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: Ischool High At The Woodlands and Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES.
Ischool High At The Woodlands has a regular student population of 289 with a 26.3 students/teacher ratio while Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound has 949 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio.
Ischool High At The Woodlands 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 90 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 88 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 92 |
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. Ischool High At The Woodlands’s only distinction designation is in Mathematics. Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Ischool High At The Woodlands. They make up for 40.48% of student population, followed by Hispanics (39.10%), African Americans (7.61%), Two or More Races (6.92%), Asians (4.50%) and Native Americans (1.04%).
The student population at Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 47.63%, followed by Asians (22.44%), Hispanics (18.12%), Two or More Races (6.85%), African Americans (4.43%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, Ischool High At The Woodlands’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 28.72% compared to 10.22% at Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound.
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, Ischool High At The Woodlands has 20 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.92% of student population. Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound has significantly more ELLs at 82 or about 8.64% of student population.
Ischool High At The Woodlands has no gifted and talented student, while 5.54% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 4.15% students. Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound has no gifted and talented student, while 9.27% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 7.59% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.61% | 22 |
| Hispanic | 39.10% | 113 |
| White | 40.48% | 117 |
| Asian | 4.50% | 13 |
| Native American | 1.04% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.92% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 289 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 28.72% | 83 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.92% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 289 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.43% | 42 |
| Hispanic | 18.12% | 172 |
| White | 47.63% | 452 |
| Asian | 22.44% | 213 |
| Native American | 0.21% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.85% | 65 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 949 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.22% | 97 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.64% | 82 |
| Total Students | 100% | 949 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.15% | 12 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 5.54% | 16 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 9.10% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100% | 289 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.59% | 72 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 9.27% | 88 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.77% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 949 |
11 teachers employed at Ischool High At The Woodlands have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 2.6 years. The 56 teachers at Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound have been serving the school for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ischool High At The Woodlands no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, one teacher only has worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Ischool High At The Woodlands there are nine female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Founders Classical Academy Of Flower Mound there are 41 female teachers and 15 male teachers. 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 six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | 9.09% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 72.73% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 18.18% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 2.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 1.78% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.80% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 57.55% | 32 |
| Beginning Teacher | 16.87% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 81.82% | 9 |
| Male Teachers | 18.18% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.36% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 26.64% | 15 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
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