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: Valley Oaks Elementary School and Memorial Drive Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the SPRING BRANCH ISD.
Valley Oaks Elementary School has a regular student population of 888 with a 15.7 students/teacher ratio while Memorial Drive Elementary School has 388 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 students/teacher ratio.
Valley Oaks 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, 93 in school progress and 93 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, Memorial Drive Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 98 in school progress, 98 in closing performance gaps and 98 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| 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. Valley Oaks Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth. Memorial Drive 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 Valley Oaks Elementary School. They make up for 58.56% of student population, followed by Hispanics (23.42%), Asians (10.70%), Two or More Races (6.08%), African Americans (0.90%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
At Memorial Drive Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 65.98% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.21%), Asians (8.51%), Two or More Races (7.73%), African Americans (2.06%) and Native Americans (0.52%).
Based on household incomes, Valley Oaks Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 9.12% compared to 7.22% at Memorial Drive 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, Valley Oaks Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 8.11% of its student population compared to 6.70% at Memorial Drive Elementary School.
Valley Oaks Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 6.76%, gifted and talented students, 20.50%, while 13.06% are in the special education program. Memorial Drive Elementary School bilingual students comprise 6.19%, gifted and talented students, 20.10%, and 15.46% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.90% | 8 |
| Hispanic | 23.42% | 208 |
| White | 58.56% | 520 |
| Asian | 10.70% | 95 |
| Native American | 0.34% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.08% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 888 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.12% | 81 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.11% | 72 |
| Total Students | 100% | 888 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.06% | 8 |
| Hispanic | 15.21% | 59 |
| White | 65.98% | 256 |
| Asian | 8.51% | 33 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7.73% | 30 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 388 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 7.22% | 28 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.70% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100% | 388 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 6.76% | 60 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.50% | 182 |
| Special Education | 13.06% | 116 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.77% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 888 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.19% | 24 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.10% | 78 |
| Special Education | 15.46% | 60 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.81% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 388 |
56 teachers employed at Valley Oaks Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.3 years. The 26 teachers at Memorial Drive Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Valley Oaks Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 22 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Memorial Drive Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Valley Oaks Elementary School there are 54 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Memorial Drive Elementary School there are 25 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.77% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.03% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.72% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 39.12% | 22 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.88% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.50% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.21% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.00% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.57% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.62% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.60% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 95.75% | 54 |
| Male Teachers | 4.07% | 2 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 96.20% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 3.80% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
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