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 Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy has a regular student population of 828 with a 16.7 students/teacher ratio while Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy has 554 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy 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 71 in student achievement, 92 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, Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 71 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| 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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy. They make up for 59.42% of student population, followed by Hispanics (35.75%), Asians (1.81%), Two or More Races (1.69%), Whites or Caucasians (0.85%) and Native Americans (0.48%).
At Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy, Hispanics make up 68.59% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.91%), Whites or Caucasians (3.79%), Two or More Races (2.17%), Asians (0.18%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
Based on household incomes, Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 97.83% compared to 94.95% at Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem 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, Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy has 261 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 31.52% of student population. Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy has more ELLs at 266 or about 48.01% of student population.
Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy’s bilingual students comprise 29.95%, gifted and talented students, 9.78%, while 8.57% are in the special education program. Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy bilingual students comprise 47.47%, gifted and talented students, 9.75%, and 7.76% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 59.42% | 492 |
| Hispanic | 35.75% | 296 |
| White | 0.85% | 7 |
| Asian | 1.81% | 15 |
| Native American | 0.48% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 828 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.83% | 810 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.52% | 261 |
| Total Students | 100% | 828 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.91% | 138 |
| Hispanic | 68.59% | 380 |
| White | 3.79% | 21 |
| Asian | 0.18% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 554 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.95% | 526 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.01% | 266 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.95% | 248 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.78% | 81 |
| Special Education | 8.57% | 71 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.02% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 828 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 47.47% | 263 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.75% | 54 |
| Special Education | 7.76% | 43 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.78% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 554 |
49 teachers employed at Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.2 years. The 36 teachers at Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy have been serving the school for an average of 10.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 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 Albert C Black Jr Steam Academy there are 37 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Eddie Bernice Johnson Stem Academy there are 30 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.03% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.34% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.21% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.15% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.23% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.05% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 5.56% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.89% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.00% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.44% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.56% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.56% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 75.81% | 38 |
| Male Teachers | 24.19% | 12 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 83.33% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 16.67% | 6 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
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