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 Colony Meadows Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, with Meadows Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Colony Meadows Elementary School has a regular student population of 653 with a 17 students/teacher ratio while Meadows Elementary School has 424 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9 students/teacher ratio.
Colony Meadows 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 93 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 91 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, Meadows Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
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Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| 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.
Meadows Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Colony Meadows Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Colony Meadows Elementary School. They make up for 47.63% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.42%), Hispanics (15.16%), Two or More Races (6.28%), African Americans (5.05%) and Native Americans (0.46%).
The student population at Meadows Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 43.40%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.53%), Asians (16.75%), African Americans (10.85%), Two or More Races (4.01%) and Native Americans (0.47%).
Based on household incomes, the Colony Meadows Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 17.30% compared to 60.14% at Meadows 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, Colony Meadows Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 24.96% of its student population compared to 24.76% at Meadows Elementary School.
Colony Meadows Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 24.81%, gifted and talented students, 17.76%, while 11.64% are in the special education program. Meadows Elementary School bilingual students comprise 24.06%, gifted and talented students, 3.54%, and 19.81% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.05% | 33 |
| Hispanic | 15.16% | 99 |
| White | 25.42% | 166 |
| Asian | 47.63% | 311 |
| Native American | 0.46% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.28% | 41 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 653 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 17.30% | 113 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.96% | 163 |
| Total Students | 100% | 653 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.85% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 43.40% | 184 |
| White | 24.53% | 104 |
| Asian | 16.75% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.47% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.01% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 424 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 60.14% | 255 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.76% | 105 |
| Total Students | 100% | 424 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 24.81% | 162 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.76% | 116 |
| Special Education | 11.64% | 76 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.60% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 653 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 24.06% | 102 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.54% | 15 |
| Special Education | 19.81% | 84 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.28% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 424 |
38 teachers employed at Colony Meadows Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years. The 30 teachers at Meadows Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 9.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Colony Meadows Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 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, and school has no beginning teacher. Meadows Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Colony Meadows Elementary School there are 32 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five 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 nine more working as school support staff.
At Meadows Elementary School there are 26 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three 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 four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.42% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.25% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.85% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.48% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.58% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.58% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.13% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.16% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.61% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.28% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.38% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 15.63% | 6 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 87.17% | 27 |
| Male Teachers | 13.16% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
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