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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right elementary school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Calallen East Elementary School (CALALLEN ISD) and Tuloso-midway Primary School (TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Calallen East Elementary School has a regular student population of 463 with a 14 students/teacher ratio while Tuloso-midway Primary School has 779 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Calallen East Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89). It scored 85 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 only.
On the other hand, Tuloso-midway Primary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted only 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 85 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Calallen East Elementary School and Tuloso-midway Primary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Calallen East Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 77.97% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (17.71%), African Americans (1.94%), Two or More Races (1.73%), Native Americans (0.43%) and Asians (0.22%).
At Tuloso-midway Primary School, Hispanics make up 84.98% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (11.42%), Two or More Races (1.28%), African Americans (1.16%), Asians (0.90%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
Based on household incomes, Calallen East Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 77.11% compared to 60.98% at Tuloso-midway Primary 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, Calallen East Elementary School has 43 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.29% of student population. Tuloso-midway Primary School has slightly more ELLs at 60 or about 7.70% of student population.
In addition, Calallen East Elementary School has 9.07% bilingual students, 2.59% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.55% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Tuloso-midway Primary School with 15.40% bilingual students, 5.65% gifted and talented students and 13.35% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.94% | 9 |
| Hispanic | 77.97% | 361 |
| White | 17.71% | 82 |
| Asian | 0.22% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.43% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 8 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 463 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.11% | 357 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.29% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100% | 463 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.16% | 9 |
| Hispanic | 84.98% | 662 |
| White | 11.42% | 89 |
| Asian | 0.90% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 779 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 60.98% | 475 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.70% | 60 |
| Total Students | 100% | 779 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.07% | 42 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.59% | 12 |
| Special Education | 15.55% | 72 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.02% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 463 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.40% | 120 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.65% | 44 |
| Special Education | 13.35% | 104 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.21% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 779 |
33 teachers employed at Calallen East Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.2 years. The 45 teachers at Tuloso-midway Primary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Calallen East Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Tuloso-midway Primary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Calallen East Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Tuloso-midway Primary School there are 43 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, six 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 eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 24.24% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.21% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 39.39% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.15% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.21% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.45% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.39% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.28% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.26% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.42% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 95.81% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 4.19% | 2 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
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