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 Alex Sanger Preparatory School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Stephen C Foster Elementary School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School has a regular student population of 769 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Stephen C Foster Elementary School has 604 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 83 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Stephen C Foster Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 67 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 83 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 89 |
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.
Both schools garnered only four distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. For Alex Sanger Preparatory School these are in Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps while Stephen C Foster Elementary School secured in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Alex Sanger Preparatory School is Hispanics who make up nearly 66.97% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (18.73%), African Americans (9.36%), Two or More Races (2.86%), Asians (1.56%) and Native Americans (0.52%).
At Stephen C Foster Elementary School, Hispanics make up 93.21% of student population, followed by African Americans (3.15%), Native Americans (1.66%), Whites or Caucasians (0.99%), Two or More Races (0.66%) and Asians (0.33%).
Based on household incomes, the Alex Sanger Preparatory School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 72.56% compared to 97.02% at Stephen C Foster 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, Alex Sanger Preparatory School has 315 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 40.96% of student population. Stephen C Foster Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 487 or about 80.63% of student population.
Alex Sanger Preparatory School’s bilingual students comprise 58.00%, gifted and talented students, 26.40%, while 8.84% are in the special education program. Stephen C Foster Elementary School bilingual students comprise 75.17%, gifted and talented students, 14.24%, and 16.72% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
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| African American | 9.36% | 72 |
| Hispanic | 66.97% | 515 |
| White | 18.73% | 144 |
| Asian | 1.56% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 769 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 72.56% | 558 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.96% | 315 |
| Total Students | 100% | 769 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.15% | 19 |
| Hispanic | 93.21% | 563 |
| White | 0.99% | 6 |
| Asian | 0.33% | 2 |
| Native American | 1.66% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 604 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.02% | 586 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 80.63% | 487 |
| Total Students | 100% | 604 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.00% | 446 |
| Gifted & Talented | 26.40% | 203 |
| Special Education | 8.84% | 68 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.07% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 769 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 75.17% | 454 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.24% | 86 |
| Special Education | 16.72% | 101 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.43% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 604 |
48 teachers employed at Alex Sanger Preparatory School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.1 years. The 41 teachers at Stephen C Foster Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Alex Sanger Preparatory School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Stephen C Foster Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four 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, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Alex Sanger Preparatory School there are 32 female teachers and 16 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 three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Stephen C Foster Elementary School there are 29 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.19% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.93% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.74% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.11% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.03% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.44% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.76% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.71% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.95% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.15% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 65.98% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 34.02% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.73% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 29.27% | 12 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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