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 Magnolia Elementary School, which is a part of MAGNOLIA ISD, with Willie E Williams Elementary School, which is a part of MAGNOLIA ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Magnolia Elementary School has a regular student population of 499 with a 12.9 students/teacher ratio while Willie E Williams Elementary School has 803 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14 students/teacher ratio.
Magnolia Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 79 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 72 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Willie E Williams Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 72 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Willie E Williams Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Magnolia Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Magnolia Elementary School. They make up for 62.93% of student population, followed by Hispanics (29.66%), African Americans (2.81%), Two or More Races (2.40%), Asians (1.20%) and Native Americans (1.00%).
At Willie E Williams Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 64.26% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.27%), African Americans (3.49%), Two or More Races (1.87%) and Asians (1.00%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Magnolia Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 56.11% compared to 71.73% at Willie E Williams 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, Magnolia Elementary School has 33 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.61% of student population. Willie E Williams Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 341 or about 42.47% of student population.
Magnolia Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 6.41%, gifted and talented students, 2.40%, while 21.84% are in the special education program. Willie E Williams Elementary School bilingual students comprise 41.10%, gifted and talented students, 1.12%, and 20.67% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.81% | 14 |
| Hispanic | 29.66% | 148 |
| White | 62.93% | 314 |
| Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Native American | 1.00% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2.40% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 499 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 56.11% | 280 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.61% | 33 |
| Total Students | 100% | 499 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.49% | 28 |
| Hispanic | 64.26% | 516 |
| White | 29.27% | 235 |
| Asian | 1.00% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 803 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.73% | 576 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 42.47% | 341 |
| Total Students | 100% | 803 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.41% | 32 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.40% | 12 |
| Special Education | 21.84% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.59% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 499 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 41.10% | 330 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.12% | 9 |
| Special Education | 20.67% | 166 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.74% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 803 |
38 teachers employed at Magnolia Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years. The 57 teachers at Willie E Williams Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Magnolia Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Willie E Williams Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 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 Magnolia Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 17 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.
At Willie E Williams Elementary School there are 55 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.54% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.95% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.54% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.41% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.54% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.23% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.36% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.62% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.31% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.48% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.64% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 10.36% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 96.52% | 55 |
| Male Teachers | 3.48% | 2 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
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