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 above average elementary schools: Voss Farms Elementary School and Veramendi Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the NEW BRAUNFELS ISD.
Voss Farms Elementary School has a regular student population of 805 with a 15.8 students/teacher ratio while Veramendi Elementary School has 930 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Voss Farms Elementary School was accorded 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 73 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 74 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, Veramendi Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 69 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 74 |
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 Voss Farms Elementary School and Veramendi 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, the dominant group in Voss Farms Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 66.21% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.20%), Two or More Races (3.73%), African Americans (1.24%), Asians (0.50%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
At Veramendi Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 57.10% of student population, followed by Hispanics (34.84%), Two or More Races (4.84%), African Americans (1.61%) and Asians (1.51%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Voss Farms Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 43.60% compared to 20.86% at Veramendi 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, Voss Farms Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 33.17% of its student population compared to 3.01% at Veramendi Elementary School.
In addition, Voss Farms Elementary School has 42.98% bilingual students, 5.84% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.03% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Veramendi Elementary School with 3.12% bilingual students, 8.60% gifted and talented students and 13.12% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.24% | 10 |
| Hispanic | 66.21% | 533 |
| White | 28.20% | 227 |
| Asian | 0.50% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 30 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 805 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 43.60% | 351 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.17% | 267 |
| Total Students | 100% | 805 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.61% | 15 |
| Hispanic | 34.84% | 324 |
| White | 57.10% | 531 |
| Asian | 1.51% | 14 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 45 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 930 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 20.86% | 194 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.01% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100% | 930 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 42.98% | 346 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.84% | 47 |
| Special Education | 15.03% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.96% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 805 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.12% | 29 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.60% | 80 |
| Special Education | 13.12% | 122 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.82% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 930 |
50 teachers employed at Voss Farms Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 3.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.1 years. The 55 teachers at Veramendi Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Voss Farms Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Veramendi Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Voss Farms Elementary School there are 45 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Veramendi Elementary School there are 52 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.96% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.86% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.50% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.43% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.50% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.73% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.91% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.00% | 22 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.18% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.27% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.64% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 90.18% | 46 |
| Male Teachers | 9.82% | 5 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.55% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 5.45% | 3 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
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