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: Life School Carrollton and Life School Innovation Academy. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the LIFE SCHOOL.
Life School Carrollton has a regular student population of 283 with a 16.5 students/teacher ratio while Life School Innovation Academy has 455 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4 students/teacher ratio.
Life School Carrollton 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 71 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 76 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, Life School Innovation Academy also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 56 in student achievement, 71 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 71 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Life School Carrollton and Life School Innovation Academy are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Life School Carrollton. They make up for 49.12% of student population, followed by African Americans (32.86%), Whites or Caucasians (10.60%), Two or More Races (6.71%) and Asians (0.71%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Life School Innovation Academy, African Americans are the biggest group, comprising 60.00% of student population, followed by Hispanics (31.21%), Whites or Caucasians (5.05%) and Two or More Races (3.74%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Life School Carrollton’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 64.31% compared to 73.85% at Life School Innovation Academy.
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, Life School Carrollton has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 26.86% of its student population compared to 11.65% at Life School Innovation Academy.
Life School Carrollton’s bilingual students comprise 26.86%, gifted and talented students, 4.95%, while 18.73% are in the special education program. Life School Innovation Academy bilingual students comprise 11.65%, gifted and talented students, 3.74%, and 23.08% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 32.86% | 93 |
| Hispanic | 49.12% | 139 |
| White | 10.60% | 30 |
| Asian | 0.71% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.71% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 283 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.31% | 182 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 26.86% | 76 |
| Total Students | 100% | 283 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 60.00% | 273 |
| Hispanic | 31.21% | 142 |
| White | 5.05% | 23 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 455 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 73.85% | 336 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.65% | 53 |
| Total Students | 100% | 455 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 26.86% | 76 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.95% | 14 |
| Special Education | 18.73% | 53 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.83% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 283 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.65% | 53 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.74% | 17 |
| Special Education | 23.08% | 105 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.82% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 455 |
17 teachers employed at Life School Carrollton have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6 years. The 26 teachers at Life School Innovation Academy have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Life School Carrollton no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Life School Innovation Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Life School Carrollton there are 13 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Life School Innovation Academy there are 23 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.88% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.20% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 54.97% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.94% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.45% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.03% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.55% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.03% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.50% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.45% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.12% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 19.88% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 90.04% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 9.96% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
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