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 Westpark Elementary School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, with West Early Learners Academy, which is a part of WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Westpark Elementary School has a regular student population of 353 with a 13.7 students/teacher ratio while West Early Learners Academy has 730 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.4 students/teacher ratio.
Westpark 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 91 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 89 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, West Early Learners Academy earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted only 73 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
Westpark Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. West Early Learners Academy did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Westpark Elementary School. They make up for 58.64% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.78%), African Americans (6.52%), Two or More Races (6.52%), Asians (1.42%) and Native Americans (1.13%).
The student population at West Early Learners Academy is also predominantly by Hispanics at 49.45%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (30.27%), African Americans (13.15%), Two or More Races (6.30%) and Asians (0.82%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Westpark Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 39.66% compared to 71.51% at West Early Learners Academy.
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, Westpark Elementary School has 11 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 3.12% of student population. West Early Learners Academy has significantly more ELLs at 176 or about 24.11% of student population.
Westpark Elementary School 24.93% are in the special education program, 10.20% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 1.70% students. West Early Learners Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 13.70% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 26.85% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.52% | 23 |
| Hispanic | 25.78% | 91 |
| White | 58.64% | 207 |
| Asian | 1.42% | 5 |
| Native American | 1.13% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6.52% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 353 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 39.66% | 140 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.12% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 353 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.15% | 96 |
| Hispanic | 49.45% | 361 |
| White | 30.27% | 221 |
| Asian | 0.82% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.30% | 46 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 730 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.51% | 522 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.11% | 176 |
| Total Students | 100% | 730 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 1.70% | 6 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.20% | 36 |
| Special Education | 24.93% | 88 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.88% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 353 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 26.85% | 196 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.70% | 100 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.66% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 730 |
25 teachers employed at Westpark Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 9.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.9 years. The 37 teachers at West Early Learners Academy have been serving the school for an average of 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Westpark Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. West Early Learners Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Westpark Elementary School there are 23 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At West Early Learners Academy there are 36 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 26 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.75% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.54% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.31% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.40% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.28% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.10% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.31% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.10% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.10% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.63% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.06% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.55% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.47% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 8.53% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.35% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 2.65% | 1 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 26 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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