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 Smith Elementary School, which is a part of PRINCETON ISD, with Lovejoy Childhood Development Center, which is a part of LOVEJOY ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Smith Elementary School has a regular student population of 622 with a 15.2 students/teacher ratio while Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has 57 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.3 students/teacher ratio.
Smith Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 77 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted only 95 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Smith Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA). Lovejoy Childhood Development Center did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Smith Elementary School. They make up for 29.58% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.90%), African Americans (27.33%), Two or More Races (8.68%), Asians (3.86%) and Native Americans (0.64%).
The student population at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 47.37%, followed by Asians (22.81%), Two or More Races (10.53%), African Americans (8.77%), Hispanics (8.77%) and Native Americans (1.75%).
Based on household incomes, Smith Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 58.84% compared to 0.00% at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center.
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, Smith Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 11.09% of its student population compared to 12.28% at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center.
Smith Elementary School 17.68% are in the special education program, 1.93% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 10.61% students. Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has no gifted and talented student, while 12.28% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 10.53% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.33% | 170 |
| Hispanic | 29.58% | 184 |
| White | 29.90% | 186 |
| Asian | 3.86% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.64% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 8.68% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 622 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.84% | 366 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.09% | 69 |
| Total Students | 100% | 622 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.77% | 5 |
| Hispanic | 8.77% | 5 |
| White | 47.37% | 27 |
| Asian | 22.81% | 13 |
| Native American | 1.75% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10.53% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 57 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 0.00% | - |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.28% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 57 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.61% | 66 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.93% | 12 |
| Special Education | 17.68% | 110 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.44% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 622 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.53% | 6 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 12.28% | 7 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 25.09% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 57 |
40 teachers employed at Smith Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years. The four teachers at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center have been serving the school for an average of 4.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Smith Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Lovejoy Childhood Development Center no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, one teacher only has worked for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, while one teacher only has been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Smith Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 11 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.
On the other hand, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, three teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.44% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.22% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.45% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 34.23% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.65% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 50.00% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.00% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | 25.00% | 1 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 4 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 90.22% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 9.78% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 4 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 4 |
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