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 Founders Classical Academy - Conroe, which is a part of TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, with Ignite Community School - Huntsville, which is a part of TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has a regular student population of 921 with a 19.7 students/teacher ratio while Ignite Community School - Huntsville has 380 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.9 students/teacher ratio.
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe earned 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 75 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 86 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, Ignite Community School - Huntsville earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| 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.
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe's one out of seven distinction is in Social Studies. Ignite Community School - Huntsville did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe. They make up for 47.88% of student population, followed by Hispanics (33.22%), African Americans (8.14%), Asians (5.65%), Two or More Races (4.23%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
The student population at Ignite Community School - Huntsville is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 43.42%, followed by African Americans (26.84%), Hispanics (22.37%), Two or More Races (6.32%) and Asians (1.05%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Founders Classical Academy - Conroe’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 35.29% compared to 63.68% at Ignite Community School - Huntsville.
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, Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 11.18% of its student population compared to 4.21% at Ignite Community School - Huntsville.
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe has no gifted and talented student, while 13.36% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 9.55% students. Ignite Community School - Huntsville has no gifted and talented student, while 13.95% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 3.16% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.14% | 75 |
| Hispanic | 33.22% | 306 |
| White | 47.88% | 441 |
| Asian | 5.65% | 52 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 921 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.29% | 325 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.18% | 103 |
| Total Students | 100% | 921 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 26.84% | 102 |
| Hispanic | 22.37% | 85 |
| White | 43.42% | 165 |
| Asian | 1.05% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.32% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 380 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.68% | 242 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.21% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 380 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.55% | 88 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.36% | 123 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.14% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 921 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.16% | 12 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 13.95% | 53 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.71% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 380 |
46 teachers employed at Founders Classical Academy - Conroe have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 2.4 years. The 21 teachers at Ignite Community School - Huntsville have been serving the school for an average of 3.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Founders Classical Academy - Conroe 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, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 33 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Ignite Community School - Huntsville 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, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Founders Classical Academy - Conroe there are 39 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Ignite Community School - Huntsville there are 14 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.68% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 70.09% | 33 |
| Beginning Teacher | 19.23% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 2.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 4.72% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.45% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 77.83% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 21 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 85.04% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 14.96% | 7 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.98% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 33.02% | 7 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 21 |
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