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: Harmony Science Academy-katy and Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST.
Harmony Science Academy-katy has a regular student population of 1,347 with a 16.9 students/teacher ratio while Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land has 729 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students/teacher ratio.
Harmony Science Academy-katy 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, Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 95 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 95 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 92 |
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 95 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 95 |
| Overall | 95 |
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 Science Academy-katy’s five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land'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, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Harmony Science Academy-katy. They make up for 38.23% of student population, followed by Asians (31.11%), Whites or Caucasians (16.78%), Hispanics (11.73%), Two or More Races (1.86%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
The student population at Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land is also predominantly by Asians at 50.21%, followed by African Americans (22.77%), Hispanics (13.31%), Whites or Caucasians (11.39%), Two or More Races (1.37%) and Native Americans (0.96%).
Based on household incomes, the Harmony Science Academy-katy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 47.22% compared to 60.91% at Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land.
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 Science Academy-katy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 30.22% of its student population compared to 29.63% at Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land.
In addition, Harmony Science Academy-katy has 28.80% bilingual students, 17.00% are in the gifted and talented program, while 7.20% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land with 29.22% bilingual students, 24.55% gifted and talented students and 7.68% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 38.23% | 515 |
| Hispanic | 11.73% | 158 |
| White | 16.78% | 226 |
| Asian | 31.11% | 419 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 25 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,347 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.22% | 636 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.22% | 407 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,347 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.77% | 166 |
| Hispanic | 13.31% | 97 |
| White | 11.39% | 83 |
| Asian | 50.21% | 366 |
| Native American | 0.96% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 729 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 60.91% | 444 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.63% | 216 |
| Total Students | 100% | 729 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.80% | 388 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.00% | 229 |
| Special Education | 7.20% | 97 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.25% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,347 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.22% | 213 |
| Gifted & Talented | 24.55% | 179 |
| Special Education | 7.68% | 56 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.14% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 729 |
79 teachers employed at Harmony Science Academy-katy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.8 years. The 46 teachers at Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land have been serving the school for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Harmony Science Academy-katy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 42 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers. Harmony Science Academy-sugar Land no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 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 Science Academy-katy there are 65 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 15 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 Science Academy-sugar Land there are 42 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.51% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.65% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.56% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 52.63% | 42 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.78% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 80 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.28% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.13% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.55% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.26% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.78% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 81.45% | 65 |
| Male Teachers | 18.67% | 15 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 80 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.43% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 8.57% | 4 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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