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 excellent elementary schools: La Villita Elementary School and Mccoy Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD.
La Villita Elementary School has a regular student population of 702 with a 16.8 students/teacher ratio while Mccoy Elementary School has 410 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13 students/teacher ratio.
La Villita 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 91 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Mccoy Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 94 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 95 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
Mccoy Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. La Villita Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at La Villita Elementary School. They make up for 59.54% of student population, followed by African Americans (16.10%), Hispanics (14.53%), Whites or Caucasians (5.13%), Two or More Races (2.85%) and Native Americans (1.71%).
The student population at Mccoy Elementary School is also predominantly by Asians at 35.61%, followed by Hispanics (25.85%), Whites or Caucasians (20.73%), African Americans (8.54%), Two or More Races (7.80%) and Native Americans (1.22%).
Based on household incomes, La Villita Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 25.36% compared to 25.12% at Mccoy 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, La Villita Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 37.18% of its student population compared to 11.46% at Mccoy Elementary School.
In addition, La Villita Elementary School has 37.18% bilingual students, 10.11% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.82% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Mccoy Elementary School with 10.73% bilingual students, 57.32% gifted and talented students and 20.98% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.10% | 113 |
| Hispanic | 14.53% | 102 |
| White | 5.13% | 36 |
| Asian | 59.54% | 418 |
| Native American | 1.71% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 702 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 25.36% | 178 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.18% | 261 |
| Total Students | 100% | 702 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.54% | 35 |
| Hispanic | 25.85% | 106 |
| White | 20.73% | 85 |
| Asian | 35.61% | 146 |
| Native American | 1.22% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7.80% | 32 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 410 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 25.12% | 103 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.46% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100% | 410 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 37.18% | 261 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.11% | 71 |
| Special Education | 12.82% | 90 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.39% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 702 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.73% | 44 |
| Gifted & Talented | 57.32% | 235 |
| Special Education | 20.98% | 86 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.17% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 410 |
41 teachers employed at La Villita Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years. The 31 teachers at Mccoy Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 11.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, La Villita Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Mccoy Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six 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 La Villita Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by eight 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 Mccoy Elementary School there are 29 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by four 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.40% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.40% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.34% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 30.94% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.94% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.23% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.15% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.77% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.23% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.77% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.61% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.15% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 32 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.36% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 2.88% | 1 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 93.69% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 6.31% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 32 |
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