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 Starrett Elementary School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, with Adams Elementary School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Starrett Elementary School has a regular student population of 479 with a 12.3 students/teacher ratio while Adams Elementary School has 743 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Starrett Elementary School was stamped a State accountability rating of F (0-59) 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 56 in student achievement, 59 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 59 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, Adams Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 56 |
| Student Progress | 59 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 59 |
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 Starrett Elementary School and Adams Elementary 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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Starrett Elementary School. They make up for 43.42% of student population, followed by African Americans (38.62%), Whites or Caucasians (9.19%), Two or More Races (3.97%), Asians (3.55%) and Native Americans (1.04%).
The student population at Adams Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 49.80%, followed by African Americans (33.38%), Asians (10.23%), Whites or Caucasians (5.52%), Two or More Races (0.94%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
Based on household incomes, the Starrett Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 77.87% compared to 90.17% at Adams 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, Starrett Elementary School has 82 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.12% of student population. Adams Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 359 or about 48.32% of student population.
In addition, Starrett Elementary School has 16.70% bilingual students, 7.72% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.82% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Adams Elementary School with 48.72% bilingual students, 9.02% gifted and talented students and 12.52% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 38.62% | 185 |
| Hispanic | 43.42% | 208 |
| White | 9.19% | 44 |
| Asian | 3.55% | 17 |
| Native American | 1.04% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3.97% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 479 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.87% | 373 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.12% | 82 |
| Total Students | 100% | 479 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 33.38% | 248 |
| Hispanic | 49.80% | 370 |
| White | 5.52% | 41 |
| Asian | 10.23% | 76 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 743 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.17% | 670 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.32% | 359 |
| Total Students | 100% | 743 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.70% | 80 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.72% | 37 |
| Special Education | 14.82% | 71 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.57% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 479 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 48.72% | 362 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.02% | 67 |
| Special Education | 12.52% | 93 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.98% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 743 |
38 teachers employed at Starrett Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years. The 50 teachers at Adams Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Starrett Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Adams Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Starrett Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Adams Elementary School there are 45 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 18 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 | 18.30% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.00% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.46% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.77% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.46% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.97% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.89% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.94% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.61% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.78% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.81% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.59% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 5.41% | 2 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.76% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 11.24% | 6 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
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