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 Western Hills Primary School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, with Ridglea Hills Elementary School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Western Hills Primary School has a regular student population of 390 with a 16.3 students/teacher ratio while Ridglea Hills Elementary School has 739 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.6 students/teacher ratio.
Western Hills Primary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69). It scored 63 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 only.
On the other hand, Ridglea Hills Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 63 |
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 Western Hills Primary School and Ridglea Hills Elementary 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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Western Hills Primary School. They make up for 52.05% of student population, followed by African Americans (37.95%), Whites or Caucasians (5.38%), Two or More Races (3.08%) and Asians (1.28%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Ridglea Hills Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 40.46%, followed by Hispanics (28.42%), African Americans (24.36%), Two or More Races (5.55%), Asians (1.08%) and Native Americans (0.14%).
Based on household incomes, Western Hills Primary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 95.13% compared to 52.91% at Ridglea Hills 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, Western Hills Primary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 46.15% of its student population compared to 9.34% at Ridglea Hills Elementary School.
In addition, Western Hills Primary School has 43.85% bilingual students, 0.26% are in the gifted and talented program, while 6.41% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Ridglea Hills Elementary School with 8.25% bilingual students, 12.72% gifted and talented students and 15.70% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 37.95% | 148 |
| Hispanic | 52.05% | 203 |
| White | 5.38% | 21 |
| Asian | 1.28% | 5 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 390 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.13% | 371 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 46.15% | 180 |
| Total Students | 100% | 390 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.36% | 180 |
| Hispanic | 28.42% | 210 |
| White | 40.46% | 299 |
| Asian | 1.08% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.14% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.55% | 41 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 739 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 52.91% | 391 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.34% | 69 |
| Total Students | 100% | 739 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 43.85% | 171 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.26% | 1 |
| Special Education | 6.41% | 25 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.18% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 390 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.25% | 61 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.72% | 94 |
| Special Education | 15.70% | 116 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.25% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 739 |
24 teachers employed at Western Hills Primary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.3 years. The 44 teachers at Ridglea Hills Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 13.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Western Hills Primary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Ridglea Hills Elementary School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 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 two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Western Hills Primary School there are 19 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Ridglea Hills Elementary School there are 42 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 13 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.92% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.83% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.00% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.08% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.92% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.83% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 12.56% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.70% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.87% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.96% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 11.88% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.04% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.42% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 19.17% | 5 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 95.29% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 4.48% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
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