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 below average elementary schools: Stewart Elementary School and Hitchcock Primary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HITCHCOCK ISD.
Stewart Elementary School has a regular student population of 355 with a 28.4 students/teacher ratio while Hitchcock Primary School has 482 students and a student-teacher ratio of 24.1 students/teacher ratio.
Stewart Elementary School was accorded a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 56 in student achievement, 66 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 66 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, Hitchcock Primary School also earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted only 66 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 56 |
| Student Progress | 66 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 66 |
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 Stewart Elementary School and Hitchcock Primary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Stewart Elementary School. They make up for 38.03% of student population, followed by African Americans (36.34%), Whites or Caucasians (21.41%), Two or More Races (3.94%) and Asians (0.28%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Hitchcock Primary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 36.51%, followed by African Americans (31.74%), Whites or Caucasians (23.65%), Two or More Races (6.43%), Asians (0.83%) and Native Americans (0.62%).
Based on household incomes, Stewart Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 80.28% compared to 79.88% at Hitchcock Primary 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, Stewart Elementary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.11% of its student population compared to 6.85% at Hitchcock Primary School.
Stewart Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 11.27%, gifted and talented students, 5.07%, while 24.51% are in the special education program. Hitchcock Primary School bilingual students comprise 6.64%, gifted and talented students, 2.70%, and 16.39% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 36.34% | 129 |
| Hispanic | 38.03% | 135 |
| White | 21.41% | 76 |
| Asian | 0.28% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.94% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 355 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 80.28% | 285 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.11% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100% | 355 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 31.74% | 153 |
| Hispanic | 36.51% | 176 |
| White | 23.65% | 114 |
| Asian | 0.83% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.62% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.43% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 482 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 79.88% | 385 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.85% | 33 |
| Total Students | 100% | 482 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.27% | 40 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.07% | 18 |
| Special Education | 24.51% | 87 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 8.00% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100% | 355 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.64% | 32 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.70% | 13 |
| Special Education | 16.39% | 79 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.00% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 482 |
12 teachers employed at Stewart Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years. The 20 teachers at Hitchcock Primary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Stewart Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Hitchcock Primary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Stewart Elementary School there are 11 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 32 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Hitchcock Primary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.00% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.00% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.00% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 56.00% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 13 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 15.00% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.00% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.00% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.00% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.00% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.00% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.00% | 12 |
| Male Teachers | 8.00% | 1 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 32 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 13 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 20 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
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