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 Harmony School Of Excellence-houston, which is a part of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON NORTH, with Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston, which is a part of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON NORTH, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston has a regular student population of 1,165 with a 16.3 students/teacher ratio while Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston has 694 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.4 students/teacher ratio.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 88 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 88 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 89 |
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. Harmony School Of Excellence-houston’s only distinction designation is in Social Studies. Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Harmony School Of Excellence-houston. They make up for 46.18% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.34%), Whites or Caucasians (16.31%), Asians (12.96%), Two or More Races (3.35%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston is also predominantly by Hispanics at 37.18%, followed by African Americans (25.36%), Asians (17.29%), Whites or Caucasians (15.99%), Two or More Races (3.75%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, the Harmony School Of Excellence-houston’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 61.97% compared to 70.89% at Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston.
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, Harmony School Of Excellence-houston has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 28.24% of its student population compared to 30.69% at Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston’s bilingual students comprise 26.61%, gifted and talented students, 17.68%, while 8.41% are in the special education program. Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston bilingual students comprise 28.24%, gifted and talented students, 10.66%, and 8.07% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.34% | 237 |
| Hispanic | 46.18% | 538 |
| White | 16.31% | 190 |
| Asian | 12.96% | 151 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.35% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,165 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 61.97% | 722 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.24% | 329 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,165 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 25.36% | 176 |
| Hispanic | 37.18% | 258 |
| White | 15.99% | 111 |
| Asian | 17.29% | 120 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 694 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 70.89% | 492 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.69% | 213 |
| Total Students | 100% | 694 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 26.61% | 310 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.68% | 206 |
| Special Education | 8.41% | 98 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.40% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,165 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.24% | 196 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.66% | 74 |
| Special Education | 8.07% | 56 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.65% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 694 |
71 teachers employed at Harmony School Of Excellence-houston have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.9 years. The 37 teachers at Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston have been serving the school for an average of 3.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Harmony School Of Excellence-houston no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Harmony School Of Excellence-houston there are 53 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has nine staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Harmony School Of Achievement - Houston there are 34 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.79% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.71% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.43% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.05% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.88% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 15.92% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.57% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 47.75% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 18.04% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 75.03% | 54 |
| Male Teachers | 24.97% | 18 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.31% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 7.96% | 3 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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