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: Twain Elementary School and West University 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.
Twain Elementary School has a regular student population of 918 with a 18.4 students/teacher ratio while West University Elementary School has 1,170 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.3 students/teacher ratio.
Twain Elementary School 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, 91 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, West University Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 97 in student achievement, 98 in school progress, 97 in closing performance gaps and 98 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 93 |
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. Twain Elementary School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science and 25% closing performance gaps. West University Elementary School'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, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Twain Elementary School. They make up for 34.10% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.03%), African Americans (16.56%), Asians (15.03%), Two or More Races (7.95%) and Native Americans (0.33%).
At West University Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 55.56% of student population, followed by Asians (17.69%), Hispanics (15.81%), Two or More Races (8.29%), African Americans (2.48%) and Native Americans (0.09%).
Based on household incomes, Twain Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 19.06% compared to 6.15% at West University 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, Twain Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 17.43% of its student population compared to 10.34% at West University Elementary School.
In addition, Twain Elementary School has 27.78% bilingual students, 32.35% are in the gifted and talented program, while 8.93% are in the special education program. This stacks up against West University Elementary School with 9.91% bilingual students, 53.25% gifted and talented students and 11.11% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.56% | 152 |
| Hispanic | 26.03% | 239 |
| White | 34.10% | 313 |
| Asian | 15.03% | 138 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7.95% | 73 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 918 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.06% | 175 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.43% | 160 |
| Total Students | 100% | 918 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.48% | 29 |
| Hispanic | 15.81% | 185 |
| White | 55.56% | 650 |
| Asian | 17.69% | 207 |
| Native American | 0.09% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.29% | 97 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,170 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 6.15% | 72 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.34% | 121 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,170 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 27.78% | 255 |
| Gifted & Talented | 32.35% | 297 |
| Special Education | 8.93% | 82 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.00% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 918 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.91% | 116 |
| Gifted & Talented | 53.25% | 623 |
| Special Education | 11.11% | 130 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.56% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,170 |
49 teachers employed at Twain Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 11 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.8 years. The 63 teachers at West University Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Twain Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. West University Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 22 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Twain Elementary School there are 41 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At West University Elementary School there are 55 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.00% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.04% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 42.08% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.84% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 12.02% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.00% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.13% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.82% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.86% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 34.27% | 22 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.21% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.69% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 83.97% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 16.03% | 8 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 87.48% | 56 |
| Male Teachers | 12.52% | 8 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
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