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: Beaver Technology Center and Bradfield Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GARLAND ISD.
Beaver Technology Center has a regular student population of 561 with a 17.2 students/teacher ratio while Bradfield Elementary School has 525 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Beaver Technology Center 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 89 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, Bradfield Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| 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. Beaver Technology Center’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary. Bradfield Elementary School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Beaver Technology Center. They make up for 46.35% of student population, followed by Asians (22.46%), Whites or Caucasians (13.37%), African Americans (13.01%), Two or More Races (4.10%) and Native Americans (0.53%).
At Bradfield Elementary School, Hispanics make up 87.05% of student population, followed by Asians (5.71%), African Americans (3.05%), Whites or Caucasians (2.29%), Two or More Races (1.33%) and Native Americans (0.57%).
Based on household incomes, the Beaver Technology Center’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.88% compared to 92.95% at Bradfield 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, Beaver Technology Center has 282 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 50.27% of student population. Bradfield Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 449 or about 85.52% of student population.
Beaver Technology Center’s bilingual students comprise 47.77%, gifted and talented students, 11.41%, while 14.08% are in the special education program. Bradfield Elementary School bilingual students comprise 85.52%, gifted and talented students, 1.71%, and 12.76% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.01% | 73 |
| Hispanic | 46.35% | 260 |
| White | 13.37% | 75 |
| Asian | 22.46% | 126 |
| Native American | 0.53% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4.10% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 561 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.88% | 364 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 50.27% | 282 |
| Total Students | 100% | 561 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.05% | 16 |
| Hispanic | 87.05% | 457 |
| White | 2.29% | 12 |
| Asian | 5.71% | 30 |
| Native American | 0.57% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 525 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.95% | 488 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 85.52% | 449 |
| Total Students | 100% | 525 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 47.77% | 268 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.41% | 64 |
| Special Education | 14.08% | 79 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.07% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 561 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 85.52% | 449 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.71% | 9 |
| Special Education | 12.76% | 67 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.22% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 525 |
32 teachers employed at Beaver Technology Center have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.7 years. The 31 teachers at Bradfield Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Beaver Technology Center no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Bradfield Elementary School 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, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Beaver Technology Center there are 30 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Bradfield Elementary School there are 28 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.20% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.54% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.47% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 44.79% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.45% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.58% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.03% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.10% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.84% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 93.87% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 6.13% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 90.32% | 28 |
| Male Teachers | 9.68% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
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