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 above average elementary schools: Texas Connections Academy At Houston and Burbank Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston has a regular student population of 8,641 with a students/teacher ratio while Burbank Elementary School has 731 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 students/teacher ratio.
Texas Connections Academy At 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 81 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Burbank Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 86 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 81 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 82 |
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.
Burbank Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary. Texas Connections Academy At Houston has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Texas Connections Academy At Houston. They make up for 38.56% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.79%), African Americans (14.33%), Asians (5.77%), Two or More Races (4.88%) and Native Americans (0.42%).
At Burbank Elementary School, Hispanics make up 82.90% of student population, followed by African Americans (14.23%), Whites or Caucasians (1.37%), Native Americans (0.82%), Asians (0.41%) and Two or More Races (0.14%).
Based on household incomes, the Texas Connections Academy At Houston’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 47.81% compared to 98.08% at Burbank 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, Texas Connections Academy At Houston has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 7.73% of its student population compared to 50.48% at Burbank Elementary School.
In addition, Texas Connections Academy At Houston has 7.01% bilingual students, 0.76% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.30% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Burbank Elementary School with 50.21% bilingual students, 5.75% gifted and talented students and 12.59% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.33% | 1,238 |
| Hispanic | 38.56% | 3,332 |
| White | 35.79% | 3,093 |
| Asian | 5.77% | 499 |
| Native American | 0.42% | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 4.88% | 422 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 8,641 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.81% | 4,131 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.73% | 668 |
| Total Students | 100% | 8,641 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.23% | 104 |
| Hispanic | 82.90% | 606 |
| White | 1.37% | 10 |
| Asian | 0.41% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.82% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 0.14% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 731 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.08% | 717 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 50.48% | 369 |
| Total Students | 100% | 731 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.01% | 606 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.76% | 66 |
| Special Education | 10.30% | 890 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | - | - |
| Total Students | 100% | 8,641 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 50.21% | 367 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.75% | 42 |
| Special Education | 12.59% | 92 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.18% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 731 |
zero teacher employed at Texas Connections Academy At Houston have been teaching in the school for an average of about years with individual teaching experience averaging years. The 46 teachers at Burbank Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Texas Connections Academy At Houston no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Burbank Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston has zero special education teachers assisted by 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Burbank Elementary School has four special education teachers and 7 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | - | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.22% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.09% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.74% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.26% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.70% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.78% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 15.22% | 7 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
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