As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
When we compared Turner Prekindergarten Academy, which is a part of WAXAHACHIE ISD, with Mansfield High School, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Turner Prekindergarten Academy’s regular student population is 236 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mansfield High School is 2,541 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8 students/teacher ratio.
Turner Prekindergarten Academy earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79). It scored 76 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 only.
On the other hand, Mansfield High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 76 |
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.
Mansfield High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Turner Prekindergarten Academy has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Turner Prekindergarten Academy. They make up for 52.54% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.58%), Whites or Caucasians (17.37%), Two or More Races (3.81%) and Asians (1.69%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Mansfield High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 37.82%, followed by African Americans (24.91%), Hispanics (24.71%), Asians (7.01%), Two or More Races (5.12%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
Based on household incomes, Turner Prekindergarten Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 77.54% compared to 36.36% at Mansfield High 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, Turner Prekindergarten Academy has 66 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 27.97% of student population. Mansfield High School has significantly more ELLs at 167 or about 6.57% of student population.
Turner Prekindergarten Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 33.90% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 27.54% students. Mansfield High School 10.31% are in the special education program, 9.72% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 5.31% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.58% | 58 |
| Hispanic | 52.54% | 124 |
| White | 17.37% | 41 |
| Asian | 1.69% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.81% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 236 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.54% | 183 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.97% | 66 |
| Total Students | 100% | 236 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.91% | 633 |
| Hispanic | 24.71% | 628 |
| White | 37.82% | 961 |
| Asian | 7.01% | 178 |
| Native American | 0.39% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5.12% | 130 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,541 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 36.36% | 924 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.57% | 167 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,541 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.54% | 65 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 33.90% | 80 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.59% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 236 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.31% | 135 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.72% | 247 |
| Special Education | 10.31% | 262 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.70% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,541 |
Turner Prekindergarten Academy's 17 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 17.5 years. Mansfield High School's 142 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Turner Prekindergarten Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Mansfield High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 30 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 49 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Turner Prekindergarten Academy has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 31 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs one staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Mansfield High School employs 87 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.59% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 27.93% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 44.13% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | 22.35% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 17.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 18 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.81% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.25% | 30 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.43% | 49 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.21% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.18% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.12% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 18 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 30 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 18 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.29% | 87 |
| Male Teachers | 38.71% | 55 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
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