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: Argyle West and Argyle South Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ARGYLE ISD.
Argyle West has a regular student population of 638 with a 15.2 students/teacher ratio while Argyle South Elementary School has 775 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 students/teacher ratio.
Argyle West 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 92 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 92 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, Argyle South Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 95 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 90 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| 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. Argyle West’s only distinction designation is in Science. Argyle South Elementary School's five out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Argyle West. They make up for 60.50% of student population, followed by Asians (19.28%), Hispanics (11.60%), Two or More Races (6.27%), African Americans (2.04%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
The student population at Argyle South Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 49.68%, followed by Asians (24.00%), Hispanics (15.61%), Two or More Races (4.90%), African Americans (4.13%) and Native Americans (1.68%).
Based on household incomes, the Argyle West’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 4.08% compared to 10.19% at Argyle South 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, Argyle West has 81 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 12.70% of student population. Argyle South Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 126 or about 16.26% of student population.
Argyle West’s bilingual students comprise 12.54%, gifted and talented students, 8.93%, while 13.48% are in the special education program. Argyle South Elementary School bilingual students comprise 16.39%, gifted and talented students, 8.39%, and 18.19% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.04% | 13 |
| Hispanic | 11.60% | 74 |
| White | 60.50% | 386 |
| Asian | 19.28% | 123 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.27% | 40 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 638 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 4.08% | 26 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.70% | 81 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.13% | 32 |
| Hispanic | 15.61% | 121 |
| White | 49.68% | 385 |
| Asian | 24.00% | 186 |
| Native American | 1.68% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4.90% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 775 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.19% | 79 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.26% | 126 |
| Total Students | 100% | 775 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 12.54% | 80 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.93% | 57 |
| Special Education | 13.48% | 86 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.38% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.39% | 127 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.39% | 65 |
| Special Education | 18.19% | 141 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.86% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 775 |
42 teachers employed at Argyle West have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.1 years. The 53 teachers at Argyle South Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 2.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12 years.
Of its teaching staff, Argyle West no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Argyle South Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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. Argyle West has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, four 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 five more working as school support staff.
At Argyle South Elementary School there are 52 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 15 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.63% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 43.94% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.98% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.45% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.30% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.04% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.52% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.80% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.35% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 96.83% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 3.17% | 2 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
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