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 Alma Martinez Intermediate, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, with Cross Timbers Intermediate, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Alma Martinez Intermediate has a regular student population of 930 with a 15.6 students/teacher ratio while Cross Timbers Intermediate has 588 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11 students/teacher ratio.
Alma Martinez Intermediate 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 87 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Cross Timbers Intermediate earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 63 in school progress, 64 in closing performance gaps and 63 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 87 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 89 |
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.
Alma Martinez Intermediate's one out of seven distinction is in Mathematics. Cross Timbers Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Alma Martinez Intermediate. They make up for 41.08% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (23.55%), Hispanics (20.65%), Asians (9.78%), Two or More Races (4.62%) and Native Americans (0.22%).
The student population at Cross Timbers Intermediate is also predominantly by African Americans at 42.69%, followed by Hispanics (27.89%), Whites or Caucasians (17.18%), Asians (6.97%), Two or More Races (4.76%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
Based on household incomes, the Alma Martinez Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 34.62% compared to 70.92% at Cross Timbers Intermediate.
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, Alma Martinez Intermediate has 97 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 10.43% of student population. Cross Timbers Intermediate has more ELLs at 100 or about 17.01% of student population.
Alma Martinez Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 10.00%, gifted and talented students, 14.30%, while 11.94% are in the special education program. Cross Timbers Intermediate bilingual students comprise 16.50%, gifted and talented students, 5.27%, and 22.96% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 41.08% | 382 |
| Hispanic | 20.65% | 192 |
| White | 23.55% | 219 |
| Asian | 9.78% | 91 |
| Native American | 0.22% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.62% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 930 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.62% | 322 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.43% | 97 |
| Total Students | 100% | 930 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 42.69% | 251 |
| Hispanic | 27.89% | 164 |
| White | 17.18% | 101 |
| Asian | 6.97% | 41 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 588 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 70.92% | 417 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.01% | 100 |
| Total Students | 100% | 588 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.00% | 93 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.30% | 133 |
| Special Education | 11.94% | 111 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.68% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 930 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.50% | 97 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.27% | 31 |
| Special Education | 22.96% | 135 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.87% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 588 |
59 teachers employed at Alma Martinez Intermediate have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 years. The 53 teachers at Cross Timbers Intermediate have been serving the school for an average of 4.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Alma Martinez Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Cross Timbers Intermediate has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 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 Alma Martinez Intermediate there are 44 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Cross Timbers Intermediate there are 41 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.41% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.73% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.15% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.52% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.36% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.88% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.32% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.45% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.14% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.58% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.44% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.83% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 26.17% | 16 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.92% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 22.89% | 12 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
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