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 West University Elementary School, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, with Poe Elementary School, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
West University Elementary School has a regular student population of 1,170 with a 18.3 students/teacher ratio while Poe Elementary School has 735 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18 students/teacher ratio.
West University 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 97 in student achievement, 98 in school progress and 97 in closing performance gaps. It scored 98 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, Poe Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 86 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 97 |
| Student Progress | 98 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 97 |
| Overall | 98 |
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. 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. Poe Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Science.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at West University Elementary School. They make up for 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%).
The student population at Poe Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 38.64%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.35%), African Americans (16.73%), Asians (9.66%) and Two or More Races (7.48%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the West University Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 6.15% compared to 35.24% at Poe 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, West University Elementary School has 121 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 10.34% of student population. Poe Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 157 or about 21.36% of student population.
West University Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 9.91%, gifted and talented students, 53.25%, while 11.11% are in the special education program. Poe Elementary School bilingual students comprise 20.68%, gifted and talented students, 18.64%, and 9.52% are in the special education program.
| 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 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.73% | 123 |
| Hispanic | 38.64% | 284 |
| White | 27.35% | 201 |
| Asian | 9.66% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 7.48% | 55 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 735 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.24% | 259 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.36% | 157 |
| Total Students | 100% | 735 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.68% | 152 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.64% | 137 |
| Special Education | 9.52% | 70 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.45% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 735 |
63 teachers employed at West University Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years. The 40 teachers at Poe Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, 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. Poe Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. 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.
At Poe Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and five 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 three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| 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 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.44% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.33% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.67% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.22% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 36.43% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 26.89% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 87.78% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 12.22% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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