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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: West Elementary School and Remynse Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ARLINGTON ISD.
West Elementary School has a regular student population of 605 with a 14.7 students/teacher ratio while Remynse Elementary School has 394 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.1 students/teacher ratio.
West Elementary 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 77 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 83 in closing performance gaps. It scored 84 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, Remynse Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 83 |
| Overall | 84 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. West Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Mathematics. Remynse Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at West Elementary School. They make up for 38.84% of student population, followed by Hispanics (21.98%), Asians (21.82%), Whites or Caucasians (12.07%), Two or More Races (4.46%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
At Remynse Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 65.99% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.37%), Whites or Caucasians (4.31%), Two or More Races (2.79%) and Asians (2.54%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the West Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 73.72% compared to 89.34% at Remynse 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, West Elementary School has 166 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 27.44% of student population. Remynse Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 192 or about 48.73% of student population.
West Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 27.44%, gifted and talented students, 12.73%, while 16.69% are in the special education program. Remynse Elementary School bilingual students comprise 49.49%, gifted and talented students, 7.87%, and 14.97% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 38.84% | 235 |
| Hispanic | 21.98% | 133 |
| White | 12.07% | 73 |
| Asian | 21.82% | 132 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 605 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 73.72% | 446 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.44% | 166 |
| Total Students | 100% | 605 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.37% | 96 |
| Hispanic | 65.99% | 260 |
| White | 4.31% | 17 |
| Asian | 2.54% | 10 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 394 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.34% | 352 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.73% | 192 |
| Total Students | 100% | 394 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 27.44% | 166 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.73% | 77 |
| Special Education | 16.69% | 101 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.43% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 605 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 49.49% | 195 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.87% | 31 |
| Special Education | 14.97% | 59 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.82% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 394 |
41 teachers employed at West Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. The 35 teachers at Remynse Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, West Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Remynse Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At West Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. 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.
At Remynse Elementary School there are 33 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.43% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 24.51% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.84% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.23% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.27% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.71% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.81% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.66% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.56% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.00% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.20% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.04% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 97.57% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 2.43% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.70% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 7.58% | 3 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
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