As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
When we compared Springtown High School, which is a part of SPRINGTOWN ISD, with Lake Worth High School, which is a part of LAKE WORTH ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Springtown High School’s regular student population is 1,187 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Lake Worth High School is 952 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio.
Springtown High 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 84 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Lake Worth High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 74 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 83 |
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 Springtown High School and Lake Worth High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Springtown High School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 69.50% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.44%), Two or More Races (2.27%), African Americans (1.60%), Native Americans (0.59%) and Asians (0.34%).
At Lake Worth High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 55.46% of student population, followed by African Americans (23.53%), Whites or Caucasians (15.44%), Two or More Races (2.31%), Asians (2.10%) and Native Americans (0.74%).
Based on household incomes, the Springtown High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 38.25% compared to 86.87% at Lake Worth High 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, Springtown High School has 81 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.82% of student population. Lake Worth High School has significantly more ELLs at 300 or about 31.51% of student population.
Springtown High School’s bilingual students comprise 6.74%, gifted and talented students, 5.81%, while 10.78% are in the special education program. Lake Worth High School bilingual students comprise 31.41%, gifted and talented students, 3.68%, and 11.87% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.60% | 19 |
| Hispanic | 25.44% | 302 |
| White | 69.50% | 825 |
| Asian | 0.34% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.59% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,187 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 38.25% | 454 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.82% | 81 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,187 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.53% | 224 |
| Hispanic | 55.46% | 528 |
| White | 15.44% | 147 |
| Asian | 2.10% | 20 |
| Native American | 0.74% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2.31% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 952 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 86.87% | 827 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.51% | 300 |
| Total Students | 100% | 952 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.74% | 80 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.81% | 69 |
| Special Education | 10.78% | 128 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.15% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,187 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 31.41% | 299 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.68% | 35 |
| Special Education | 11.87% | 113 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.63% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 952 |
Springtown High School's 86 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.6 years. Lake Worth High School's 61 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Springtown High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 34 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Lake Worth High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
Springtown High School has eight special education teachers assisted by 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Lake Worth High School has one special education teachers and 6 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.46% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.59% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 39.38% | 34 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.98% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.71% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 87 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.47% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.92% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.29% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.07% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.74% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.35% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.08% | 50 |
| Male Teachers | 42.03% | 36 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 87 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 48.21% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 51.79% | 32 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
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