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: Ella J Baker Montessori School and Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Ella J Baker Montessori School has a regular student population of 610 with a 16.5 students/teacher ratio while Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has 715 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Ella J Baker Montessori School 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 83 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 88 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 83 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 88 |
| Overall | 89 |
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.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Science. Ella J Baker Montessori School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Ella J Baker Montessori School. They make up for 41.97% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.02%), Asians (12.79%), African Americans (9.84%) and Two or More Races (6.23%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, Hispanics make up 69.65% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.08%), African Americans (7.97%), Two or More Races (3.22%) and Asians (3.08%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Ella J Baker Montessori School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 32.13% compared to 39.16% at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy.
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, Ella J Baker Montessori School has 180 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 29.51% of student population. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has significantly more ELLs at 375 or about 52.45% of student population.
In addition, Ella J Baker Montessori School has 29.67% bilingual students, 20.33% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.85% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy with 91.33% bilingual students, 26.71% gifted and talented students and 7.69% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.84% | 60 |
| Hispanic | 41.97% | 256 |
| White | 29.02% | 177 |
| Asian | 12.79% | 78 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.23% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 610 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.13% | 196 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.51% | 180 |
| Total Students | 100% | 610 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.97% | 57 |
| Hispanic | 69.65% | 498 |
| White | 16.08% | 115 |
| Asian | 3.08% | 22 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.22% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 715 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 39.16% | 280 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.45% | 375 |
| Total Students | 100% | 715 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.67% | 181 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.33% | 124 |
| Special Education | 18.85% | 115 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.70% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 610 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 91.33% | 653 |
| Gifted & Talented | 26.71% | 191 |
| Special Education | 7.69% | 55 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.45% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 715 |
36 teachers employed at Ella J Baker Montessori School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years. The 40 teachers at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy have been serving the school for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ella J Baker Montessori School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five 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 Ella J Baker Montessori School there are 30 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy there are 32 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by two 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 | 2.71% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.28% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.39% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.39% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.81% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.42% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.89% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 24.21% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.54% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.67% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 12.22% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.22% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 83.74% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 16.26% | 6 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.44% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 19.56% | 8 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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