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.
When we compared Stinson Elementary School, which is a part of PLANO ISD, with Aldridge Elementary School, which is a part of PLANO ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Stinson Elementary School has a regular student population of 462 with a 12.6 students/teacher ratio while Aldridge Elementary School has 458 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Stinson 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 92 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Aldridge Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 92 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Stinson Elementary School and Aldridge Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Stinson Elementary School. They make up for 38.96% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.33%), Hispanics (12.12%), Two or More Races (8.23%), African Americans (7.14%) and Native Americans (0.22%).
The student population at Aldridge Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 42.14%, followed by Hispanics (17.47%), Asians (17.47%), African Americans (13.10%), Two or More Races (9.17%) and Native Americans (0.44%).
Based on household incomes, the Stinson Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 18.18% compared to 22.49% at Aldridge 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, Stinson Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 24.46% of its student population compared to 13.76% at Aldridge Elementary School.
Stinson Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 23.81%, gifted and talented students, 14.50%, while 21.65% are in the special education program. Aldridge Elementary School bilingual students comprise 12.66%, gifted and talented students, 8.73%, and 18.78% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.14% | 33 |
| Hispanic | 12.12% | 56 |
| White | 33.33% | 154 |
| Asian | 38.96% | 180 |
| Native American | 0.22% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.23% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 462 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 18.18% | 84 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.46% | 113 |
| Total Students | 100% | 462 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.10% | 60 |
| Hispanic | 17.47% | 80 |
| White | 42.14% | 193 |
| Asian | 17.47% | 80 |
| Native American | 0.44% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9.17% | 42 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 458 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.49% | 103 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.76% | 63 |
| Total Students | 100% | 458 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.81% | 110 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.50% | 67 |
| Special Education | 21.65% | 100 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.73% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 462 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.66% | 58 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.73% | 40 |
| Special Education | 18.78% | 86 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.21% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 458 |
36 teachers employed at Stinson Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8 years. The 31 teachers at Aldridge Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 9.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Stinson Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Aldridge Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Stinson Elementary School there are 33 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five teachers are in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Aldridge Elementary School there are 25 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five 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 four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.72% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.15% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 13.32% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.18% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.22% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.41% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.21% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.82% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.73% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.42% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.32% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.82% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.85% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 8.15% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.77% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 18.91% | 6 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
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