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: Settlers Way Elementary School and Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FORT BEND ISD.
Settlers Way Elementary School has a regular student population of 696 with a 15 students/teacher ratio while Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School has 924 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio.
Settlers Way 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 90 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Settlers Way Elementary School and Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Settlers Way Elementary School. They make up for 42.67% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (20.69%), Hispanics (18.68%), African Americans (11.64%), Two or More Races (5.60%) and Native Americans (0.72%).
At Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School, Asians are the biggest group, comprising 63.64% of student population, followed by African Americans (13.31%), Whites or Caucasians (10.17%), Hispanics (8.44%), Two or More Races (3.46%) and Native Americans (0.97%).
Based on household incomes, Settlers Way Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 35.20% compared to 23.16% at Carolyn And Vernon Madden 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, Settlers Way Elementary School has 236 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 33.91% of student population. Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 299 or about 32.36% of student population.
In addition, Settlers Way Elementary School has 33.05% bilingual students, 6.90% are in the gifted and talented program, while 23.42% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School with 31.49% bilingual students, 11.47% gifted and talented students and 13.64% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.64% | 81 |
| Hispanic | 18.68% | 130 |
| White | 20.69% | 144 |
| Asian | 42.67% | 297 |
| Native American | 0.72% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5.60% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 696 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.20% | 245 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.91% | 236 |
| Total Students | 100% | 696 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.31% | 123 |
| Hispanic | 8.44% | 78 |
| White | 10.17% | 94 |
| Asian | 63.64% | 588 |
| Native American | 0.97% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 32 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 924 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 23.16% | 214 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.36% | 299 |
| Total Students | 100% | 924 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 33.05% | 230 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.90% | 48 |
| Special Education | 23.42% | 163 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.16% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 696 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 31.49% | 291 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.47% | 106 |
| Special Education | 13.64% | 126 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.74% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 924 |
46 teachers employed at Settlers Way Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. The 57 teachers at Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Settlers Way Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Settlers Way Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School there are 55 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 21 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 | 0.64% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.88% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.33% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.68% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.31% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.15% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.71% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.83% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.10% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.13% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.23% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 47 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 96.52% | 55 |
| Male Teachers | 3.48% | 2 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 21 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
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