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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right elementary school for your children, we compared two excellent schools: Hyer Elementary School (HIGHLAND PARK ISD) and Lakewood Elementary School (DALLAS ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Hyer Elementary School has a regular student population of 485 with a 13.8 students/teacher ratio while Lakewood Elementary School has 1,067 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Hyer Elementary 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 96 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 95 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 also 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 | 96 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 95 |
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. Hyer Elementary School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and post-secondary. Lakewood Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are 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 Hyer Elementary School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 83.92% of student population, followed by Hispanics (7.42%), Two or More Races (4.74%), Asians (2.06%), Native Americans (1.24%) and African Americans (0.62%).
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, the Hyer Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 0.41% 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, Hyer Elementary School has 1 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 0.21% of student population. Lakewood Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 54 or about 5.06% of student population.
Hyer Elementary School has no bilingual student, while 22.06% are in the special education program, and 8.66% are in the gifted and talented program students. Lakewood Elementary School 10.50% are in the special education program, 52.95% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 9.93% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.62% | 3 |
| Hispanic | 7.42% | 36 |
| White | 83.92% | 407 |
| Asian | 2.06% | 10 |
| Native American | 1.24% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 485 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 0.41% | 2 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.21% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100% | 485 |
| 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 | - | - |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.66% | 42 |
| Special Education | 22.06% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.85% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 485 |
| 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 |
35 teachers employed at Hyer Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 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, Hyer Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. 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 Hyer Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six 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 | 4.56% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.66% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.09% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.35% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.34% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| 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 | 98.29% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 1.71% | 1 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| 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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