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 excellent schools: Vandagriff Elementary School (ALEDO ISD) and Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill (WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Vandagriff Elementary School has a regular student population of 638 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill has 274 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.8 students/teacher ratio.
Vandagriff 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 93 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 91 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 93 |
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.
Vandagriff Elementary School's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science and post-secondary. Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Vandagriff Elementary School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 74.29% of student population, followed by Hispanics (21.16%), Two or More Races (2.66%), African Americans (1.10%), Asians (0.47%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
At Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 54.38% of student population, followed by Hispanics (32.85%), Two or More Races (6.57%), African Americans (3.65%), Asians (2.19%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
Based on household incomes, the Vandagriff Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 10.97% compared to 36.50% at Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill.
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, Vandagriff Elementary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 2.82% of its student population compared to 5.84% at Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill.
In addition, Vandagriff Elementary School has 2.66% bilingual students, 10.03% are in the gifted and talented program, while 16.14% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill with 7.66% bilingual students, 18.25% gifted and talented students and 16.42% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.10% | 7 |
| Hispanic | 21.16% | 135 |
| White | 74.29% | 474 |
| Asian | 0.47% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 638 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.97% | 70 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.82% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.65% | 10 |
| Hispanic | 32.85% | 90 |
| White | 54.38% | 149 |
| Asian | 2.19% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6.57% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 274 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 36.50% | 100 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.84% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 274 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.66% | 17 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.03% | 64 |
| Special Education | 16.14% | 103 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.49% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.66% | 21 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.25% | 50 |
| Special Education | 16.42% | 45 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.04% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 274 |
40 teachers employed at Vandagriff Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.2 years. The 19 teachers at Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill have been serving the school for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Vandagriff Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Vandagriff Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Fine Arts Academy At Tannahill has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by nine 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.00% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 45.00% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.50% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.00% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.50% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.53% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.67% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.25% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 35.35% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.15% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.05% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 20 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
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