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 Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Lakewood Elementary School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted has a regular student population of 244 with a 12.5 students/teacher ratio while Lakewood Elementary School has 1,067 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted 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 90 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Lakewood Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 88 |
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 Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted these are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary while Lakewood Elementary School secured in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted is African Americans who make up nearly 66.39% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.64%), Two or More Races (2.87%), Whites or Caucasians (2.46%), Native Americans (1.23%) and Asians (0.41%).
At Lakewood Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians make up 75.16% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.00%), Two or More Races (5.62%), Asians (2.25%) and African Americans (1.78%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 72.54% compared to 9.56% at Lakewood 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, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted has 42 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.21% of student population. Lakewood Elementary School has slightly more ELLs at 54 or about 5.06% of student population.
In addition, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted has 18.03% bilingual students, 45.08% are in the gifted and talented program, while 3.28% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Lakewood Elementary School with 9.93% bilingual students, 52.95% gifted and talented students and 10.50% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 66.39% | 162 |
| Hispanic | 26.64% | 65 |
| White | 2.46% | 6 |
| Asian | 0.41% | 1 |
| Native American | 1.23% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 244 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 72.54% | 177 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.21% | 42 |
| Total Students | 100% | 244 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.78% | 19 |
| Hispanic | 15.00% | 160 |
| White | 75.16% | 802 |
| Asian | 2.25% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 5.62% | 60 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,067 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.56% | 102 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.06% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,067 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 18.03% | 44 |
| Gifted & Talented | 45.08% | 110 |
| Special Education | 3.28% | 8 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.12% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 244 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.93% | 106 |
| Gifted & Talented | 52.95% | 565 |
| Special Education | 10.50% | 112 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.61% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,067 |
19 teachers employed at Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.4 years. The 62 teachers at Lakewood Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 8.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Lakewood Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 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 Mark Twain School For The Talented And Gifted there are ten female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Lakewood Elementary School there are 55 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 12 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.26% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.33% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 5.13% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 46.15% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.13% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.23% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.97% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.81% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.97% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.81% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.23% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 53.85% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | 46.15% | 9 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.71% | 55 |
| Male Teachers | 11.29% | 7 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
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