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 excellent elementary schools: Hidden Lakes Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KELLER ISD.
Hidden Lakes Elementary School has a regular student population of 393 with a 13 students/teacher ratio while Liberty Elementary School has 412 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9 students/teacher ratio.
Hidden Lakes 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 95 in student achievement, 93 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 95 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, Liberty Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 95 |
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. Hidden Lakes Elementary School's three out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Liberty Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Mathematics.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Hidden Lakes Elementary School. They make up for 58.78% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.34%), Two or More Races (9.92%), Asians (8.91%), African Americans (2.80%) and Native Americans (0.25%).
At Liberty Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 62.14% of student population, followed by Asians (13.59%), Hispanics (12.38%), Two or More Races (8.98%), African Americans (2.43%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
Based on household incomes, Hidden Lakes Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 8.40% compared to 5.10% at Liberty 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, Hidden Lakes Elementary School has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 8.40% of its student population compared to 4.37% at Liberty Elementary School.
Hidden Lakes Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 7.63%, gifted and talented students, 11.70%, while 25.70% are in the special education program. Liberty Elementary School bilingual students comprise 4.13%, gifted and talented students, 10.92%, and 16.26% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.80% | 11 |
| Hispanic | 19.34% | 76 |
| White | 58.78% | 231 |
| Asian | 8.91% | 35 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9.92% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 393 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 8.40% | 33 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.40% | 33 |
| Total Students | 100% | 393 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.43% | 10 |
| Hispanic | 12.38% | 51 |
| White | 62.14% | 256 |
| Asian | 13.59% | 56 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8.98% | 37 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 412 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 5.10% | 21 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.37% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 412 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 7.63% | 30 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.70% | 46 |
| Special Education | 25.70% | 101 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.31% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 393 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.13% | 17 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.92% | 45 |
| Special Education | 16.26% | 67 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.37% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 412 |
30 teachers employed at Hidden Lakes Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.3 years. The 29 teachers at Liberty Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 11 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Hidden Lakes Elementary School no teacher 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, six 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. Liberty Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven 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 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. At Hidden Lakes Elementary School there are 29 female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Liberty Elementary School there are 28 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by five 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 | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 33.00% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.36% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.80% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.19% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.97% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.89% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.08% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.57% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.10% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.37% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 97.03% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 2.97% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 96.63% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 3.37% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
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