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 above average elementary schools: Ignite Community School - Mesquite and Responsiveed - Online. 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.
Ignite Community School - Mesquite has a regular student population of 480 with a 16.1 students/teacher ratio while Responsiveed - Online has 281 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 students/teacher ratio.
Ignite Community School - Mesquite was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 73 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Responsiveed - Online also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 64 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 78 |
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 Ignite Community School - Mesquite and Responsiveed - Online are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Ignite Community School - Mesquite is Hispanics who make up nearly 74.17% of student population, followed by African Americans (12.92%), Whites or Caucasians (8.54%), Two or More Races (3.13%) and Asians (1.25%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Responsiveed - Online is also predominantly by Hispanics at 33.10%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.81%), African Americans (16.73%), Asians (8.54%), Two or More Races (7.12%) and Native Americans (0.71%).
Based on household incomes, Ignite Community School - Mesquite’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 81.67% compared to 14.95% at Responsiveed - Online.
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, Ignite Community School - Mesquite has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 45.00% of its student population compared to 8.90% at Responsiveed - Online.
Ignite Community School - Mesquite has no gifted and talented student, while 16.25% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 42.92% students. Responsiveed - Online has no gifted and talented student, while 11.03% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 6.76% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.92% | 62 |
| Hispanic | 74.17% | 356 |
| White | 8.54% | 41 |
| Asian | 1.25% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 480 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.67% | 392 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 45.00% | 216 |
| Total Students | 100% | 480 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.73% | 47 |
| Hispanic | 33.10% | 93 |
| White | 33.81% | 95 |
| Asian | 8.54% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.71% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7.12% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 281 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 14.95% | 42 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.90% | 25 |
| Total Students | 100% | 281 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 42.92% | 206 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 16.25% | 78 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.35% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 480 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.76% | 19 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.03% | 31 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.84% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 281 |
29 teachers employed at Ignite Community School - Mesquite have been teaching in the school for an average of about 3.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4 years. The 17 teachers at Responsiveed - Online have been serving the school for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ignite Community School - Mesquite 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, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Responsiveed - Online 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, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten 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 Ignite Community School - Mesquite there are 18 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Responsiveed - Online there are 13 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.40% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 71.91% | 22 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.69% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 6.98% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.91% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 56.98% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.56% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.20% | 18 |
| Male Teachers | 38.80% | 12 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.16% | 13 |
| Male Teachers | 23.26% | 4 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
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