Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent elementary schools: Skaggs Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PLANO ISD.
Skaggs Elementary School has a regular student population of 356 with a 11.5 students/teacher ratio while Andrews Elementary School has 405 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.6 students/teacher ratio.
Skaggs Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 95 in student achievement, 95 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Andrews Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 95 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 94 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Skaggs Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Andrews Elementary School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Skaggs Elementary School. They make up for 64.33% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.29%), Hispanics (7.58%), Two or More Races (6.18%) and African Americans (5.62%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Andrews Elementary School, Asians are the biggest group, comprising 57.28% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (19.51%), Hispanics (9.14%), African Americans (8.15%), Two or More Races (5.43%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
Based on household incomes, the Skaggs Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 11.52% compared to 11.60% at Andrews Elementary School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Skaggs Elementary School has 92 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 25.84% of student population. Andrews Elementary School has slightly more ELLs at 112 or about 27.65% of student population.
Skaggs Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 25.00%, gifted and talented students, 28.93%, while 15.17% are in the special education program. Andrews Elementary School bilingual students comprise 27.41%, gifted and talented students, 23.95%, and 15.56% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.62% | 20 |
| Hispanic | 7.58% | 27 |
| White | 16.29% | 58 |
| Asian | 64.33% | 229 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.18% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 356 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 11.52% | 41 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 25.84% | 92 |
| Total Students | 100% | 356 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.15% | 33 |
| Hispanic | 9.14% | 37 |
| White | 19.51% | 79 |
| Asian | 57.28% | 232 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5.43% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 405 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 11.60% | 47 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.65% | 112 |
| Total Students | 100% | 405 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 25.00% | 89 |
| Gifted & Talented | 28.93% | 103 |
| Special Education | 15.17% | 54 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.23% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 356 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.41% | 111 |
| Gifted & Talented | 23.95% | 97 |
| Special Education | 15.56% | 63 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.86% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 405 |
31 teachers employed at Skaggs Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years. The 34 teachers at Andrews Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Skaggs Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Andrews Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Skaggs Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Andrews Elementary School there are 31 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.23% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.52% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.48% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.61% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.81% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.68% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.68% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.92% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.57% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 11.49% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.62% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.38% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 8.62% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
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