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 Pilgrim Academy, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, with Texas Connections Academy At Houston, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Pilgrim Academy has a regular student population of 1,233 with a 18.2 students/teacher ratio while Texas Connections Academy At Houston has 8,641 students and a student-teacher ratio of students/teacher ratio.
Pilgrim Academy 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 77 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Texas Connections Academy At Houston earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
Pilgrim Academy'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. Texas Connections Academy At Houston did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Pilgrim Academy is Hispanics who make up nearly 92.70% of student population, followed by African Americans (4.14%), Whites or Caucasians (2.43%), Asians (0.57%), Native Americans (0.08%) and Two or More Races (0.08%).
The student population at Texas Connections Academy At Houston is also predominantly by Hispanics at 38.56%, 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%).
Based on household incomes, Pilgrim Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 97.57% compared to 47.81% at Texas Connections Academy At 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, Pilgrim Academy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 83.05% of its student population compared to 7.73% at Texas Connections Academy At Houston.
Pilgrim Academy’s bilingual students comprise 82.81%, gifted and talented students, 6.81%, while 9.41% are in the special education program. Texas Connections Academy At Houston bilingual students comprise 7.01%, gifted and talented students, 0.76%, and 10.30% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.14% | 51 |
| Hispanic | 92.70% | 1,143 |
| White | 2.43% | 30 |
| Asian | 0.57% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.08% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.08% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,233 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.57% | 1,203 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 83.05% | 1,024 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,233 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 82.81% | 1,021 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.81% | 84 |
| Special Education | 9.41% | 116 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.48% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,233 |
| 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 |
67 teachers employed at Pilgrim Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years. The zero teacher at Texas Connections Academy At Houston have been serving the school for an average of years with individual teaching experience averaging years.
Of its teaching staff, Pilgrim Academy has seven teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. 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.
Pilgrim Academy has one special education teachers assisted by 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Texas Connections Academy At Houston has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 10.75% | 7 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.36% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.20% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.67% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 47.13% | 32 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.89% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 68 |
| 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% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 77.91% | 53 |
| Male Teachers | 22.09% | 15 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 68 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
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