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: Rosemont School and Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the DALLAS ISD.
Rosemont School has a regular student population of 459 with a 14.9 students/teacher ratio while Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows has 676 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18 students/teacher ratio.
Rosemont 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, 92 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 72 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 92 |
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. Rosemont 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. Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Rosemont School is Hispanics who make up nearly 84.53% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (10.24%), Two or More Races (2.40%), African Americans (1.74%), Native Americans (0.65%) and Asians (0.44%).
At Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows, Hispanics make up 74.85% of student population, followed by African Americans (19.53%), Whites or Caucasians (3.11%), Asians (0.89%), Two or More Races (0.89%) and Native Americans (0.59%).
Based on household incomes, the Rosemont School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 68.85% compared to 98.67% at Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows.
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, Rosemont School has 147 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 32.03% of student population. Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows has significantly more ELLs at 440 or about 65.09% of student population.
Rosemont School’s bilingual students comprise 45.75%, gifted and talented students, 26.80%, while 19.61% are in the special education program. Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows bilingual students comprise 64.05%, gifted and talented students, 11.54%, and 6.95% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.74% | 8 |
| Hispanic | 84.53% | 388 |
| White | 10.24% | 47 |
| Asian | 0.44% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.65% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.40% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 459 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.85% | 316 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.03% | 147 |
| Total Students | 100% | 459 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 19.53% | 132 |
| Hispanic | 74.85% | 506 |
| White | 3.11% | 21 |
| Asian | 0.89% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.59% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 676 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.67% | 667 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 65.09% | 440 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 45.75% | 210 |
| Gifted & Talented | 26.80% | 123 |
| Special Education | 19.61% | 90 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.25% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 459 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 64.05% | 433 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.54% | 78 |
| Special Education | 6.95% | 47 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.66% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
30 teachers employed at Rosemont School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 12.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.5 years. The 37 teachers at Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows have been serving the school for an average of 10.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Rosemont School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six 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 Rosemont School there are 23 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Personalized Learning Academy At Highland Meadows there are 30 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 3.25% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 29.55% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.21% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 34.09% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 12.99% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.25% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 10.67% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.33% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.67% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.00% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.33% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 77.27% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 22.73% | 7 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 81.33% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 18.67% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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