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: Garden Oaks Montessori and White E 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.
Garden Oaks Montessori has a regular student population of 756 with a 17.1 students/teacher ratio while White E Elementary School has 691 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Garden Oaks Montessori was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 72 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, White E Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 67 in student achievement, 76 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 72 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
White E Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Garden Oaks Montessori has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Garden Oaks Montessori. They make up for 58.20% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.07%), African Americans (5.95%), Asians (5.69%), Two or More Races (5.29%) and Native Americans (0.53%).
At White E Elementary School, Hispanics make up 85.24% of student population, followed by Asians (10.13%), African Americans (2.89%), Whites or Caucasians (1.16%), Native Americans (0.29%) and Two or More Races (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, the Garden Oaks Montessori’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 42.86% compared to 91.90% at White E 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, Garden Oaks Montessori has 215 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 28.44% of student population. White E Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 550 or about 79.59% of student population.
Garden Oaks Montessori’s bilingual students comprise 28.31%, gifted and talented students, 18.65%, while 19.18% are in the special education program. White E Elementary School bilingual students comprise 80.17%, gifted and talented students, 5.79%, and 7.38% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.95% | 45 |
| Hispanic | 58.20% | 440 |
| White | 24.07% | 182 |
| Asian | 5.69% | 43 |
| Native American | 0.53% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5.29% | 40 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 756 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 42.86% | 324 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.44% | 215 |
| Total Students | 100% | 756 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.89% | 20 |
| Hispanic | 85.24% | 589 |
| White | 1.16% | 8 |
| Asian | 10.13% | 70 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.29% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 691 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.90% | 635 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 79.59% | 550 |
| Total Students | 100% | 691 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.31% | 214 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.65% | 141 |
| Special Education | 19.18% | 145 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.26% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 756 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 80.17% | 554 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.79% | 40 |
| Special Education | 7.38% | 51 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.45% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 691 |
44 teachers employed at Garden Oaks Montessori have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years. The 41 teachers at White E Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Garden Oaks Montessori has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. White E Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Garden Oaks Montessori there are 39 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At White E Elementary School there are 30 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.51% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.58% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.51% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.09% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.06% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.26% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.32% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.32% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.83% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.20% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.15% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.20% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.71% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 11.29% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.17% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 26.83% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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