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 Campbell Elementary School, which is a part of KATY ISD, with West Memorial Elementary School, which is a part of KATY ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Campbell Elementary School has a regular student population of 1,172 with a 13.3 students/teacher ratio while West Memorial Elementary School has 969 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 students/teacher ratio.
Campbell 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 94 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 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 Memorial Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 73 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 74 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 94 |
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. Campbell Elementary School's three out of seven distinctions are in Science, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. West Memorial Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Science.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Campbell Elementary School. They make up for 34.98% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.01%), Hispanics (23.12%), African Americans (6.83%), Two or More Races (5.72%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
The student population at West Memorial Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 53.46%, followed by African Americans (23.84%), Whites or Caucasians (13.62%), Two or More Races (4.54%) and Asians (4.44%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Campbell Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 11.52% compared to 68.63% at West Memorial 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, Campbell Elementary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 33.28% of its student population compared to 39.83% at West Memorial Elementary School.
Campbell Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 33.70%, gifted and talented students, 9.39%, while 20.82% are in the special education program. West Memorial Elementary School bilingual students comprise 39.32%, gifted and talented students, 1.96%, and 20.95% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.83% | 80 |
| Hispanic | 23.12% | 271 |
| White | 29.01% | 340 |
| Asian | 34.98% | 410 |
| Native American | 0.34% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5.72% | 67 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,172 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 11.52% | 135 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.28% | 390 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,172 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.84% | 231 |
| Hispanic | 53.46% | 518 |
| White | 13.62% | 132 |
| Asian | 4.44% | 43 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 4.54% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 969 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.63% | 665 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 39.83% | 386 |
| Total Students | 100% | 969 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 33.70% | 395 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.39% | 110 |
| Special Education | 20.82% | 244 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.13% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,172 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 39.32% | 381 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.96% | 19 |
| Special Education | 20.95% | 203 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.21% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 969 |
88 teachers employed at Campbell Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years. The 82 teachers at West Memorial Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Campbell Elementary School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 42 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 21 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. West Memorial Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 17 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Campbell Elementary School there are 84 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 21 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At West Memorial Elementary School there are 74 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 21 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 4.54% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.90% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 47.62% | 42 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.81% | 21 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.01% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.13% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.82% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.67% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.09% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.30% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 20.12% | 17 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 83 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 95.24% | 84 |
| Male Teachers | 4.76% | 4 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 21 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 90.30% | 75 |
| Male Teachers | 9.70% | 8 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 83 |
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