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: Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps and Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the UPLIFT EDUCATION.
Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps has a regular student population of 486 with a 16.5 students/teacher ratio while Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps has 532 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.6 students/teacher ratio.
Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps 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 55 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 72 in closing performance gaps. It scored 73 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, Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 72 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 55 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 72 |
| Overall | 73 |
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.
Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.63% of student population, followed by African Americans (22.84%), Two or More Races (2.47%), Whites or Caucasians (1.85%) and Asians (0.21%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps is also predominantly by African Americans at 50.75%, followed by Hispanics (35.34%), Two or More Races (7.89%), Whites or Caucasians (4.32%) and Asians (1.69%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 88.89% compared to 81.02% at Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps.
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, Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 35.80% of its student population compared to 18.61% at Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps.
Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps has no gifted and talented student, while 13.37% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 30.25% students. Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps has no gifted and talented student, while 13.35% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 15.04% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.84% | 111 |
| Hispanic | 72.63% | 353 |
| White | 1.85% | 9 |
| Asian | 0.21% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 486 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 88.89% | 432 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.80% | 174 |
| Total Students | 100% | 486 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 50.75% | 270 |
| Hispanic | 35.34% | 188 |
| White | 4.32% | 23 |
| Asian | 1.69% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 7.89% | 42 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 532 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.02% | 431 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.61% | 99 |
| Total Students | 100% | 532 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 30.25% | 147 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.37% | 65 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.40% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 486 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.04% | 80 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.35% | 71 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.50% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 532 |
29 teachers employed at Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years. The 28 teachers at Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps have been serving the school for an average of 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Uplift Pinnacle Prep Ps there are 25 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Uplift Crescendo Prep Ps there are 24 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.40% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.01% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.43% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 7.14% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.81% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 27.21% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.06% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.98% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.39% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.87% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 23.34% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 86.39% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 13.61% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 86.06% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 13.94% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
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