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 Jess Harben Elementary School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, with Audelia Creek Elementary School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Jess Harben Elementary School has a regular student population of 394 with a 12.9 students/teacher ratio while Audelia Creek Elementary School has 729 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Jess Harben Elementary 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 78 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 83 in closing performance gaps. It scored 84 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, Audelia Creek Elementary School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 50 in student achievement, 57 in school progress, 65 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 83 |
| Overall | 84 |
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.
Jess Harben Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Audelia Creek Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Jess Harben Elementary School. They make up for 28.43% of student population, followed by Hispanics (24.87%), Whites or Caucasians (23.60%), Asians (14.72%), Two or More Races (7.11%) and Native Americans (1.27%).
The student population at Audelia Creek Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 38.82%, followed by African Americans (32.10%), Asians (20.44%), Whites or Caucasians (6.45%), Two or More Races (1.78%) and Native Americans (0.14%).
Based on household incomes, the Jess Harben Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.97% compared to 82.30% at Audelia Creek 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, Jess Harben Elementary School has 116 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 29.44% of student population. Audelia Creek Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 446 or about 61.18% of student population.
Jess Harben Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 29.19%, gifted and talented students, 6.85%, while 26.14% are in the special education program. Audelia Creek Elementary School bilingual students comprise 61.32%, gifted and talented students, 3.43%, and 11.66% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 28.43% | 112 |
| Hispanic | 24.87% | 98 |
| White | 23.60% | 93 |
| Asian | 14.72% | 58 |
| Native American | 1.27% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 7.11% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 394 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.97% | 256 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.44% | 116 |
| Total Students | 100% | 394 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 32.10% | 234 |
| Hispanic | 38.82% | 283 |
| White | 6.45% | 47 |
| Asian | 20.44% | 149 |
| Native American | 0.14% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 729 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 82.30% | 600 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 61.18% | 446 |
| Total Students | 100% | 729 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.19% | 115 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.85% | 27 |
| Special Education | 26.14% | 103 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.27% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 394 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 61.32% | 447 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.43% | 25 |
| Special Education | 11.66% | 85 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.32% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 729 |
30 teachers employed at Jess Harben Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years. The 43 teachers at Audelia Creek Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Jess Harben Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Audelia Creek Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Jess Harben Elementary School there are 27 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 12 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 Audelia Creek Elementary School there are 37 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.59% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.07% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.43% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.13% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.70% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.40% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.39% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.47% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 10.16% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.55% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 53.58% | 23 |
| Beginning Teacher | 16.86% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.18% | 28 |
| Male Teachers | 8.82% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 85.45% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 14.32% | 6 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
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