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 Wayside Altamira Academy, which is a part of WAYSIDE SCHOOLS, with Wayside Eden Park Academy, which is a part of WAYSIDE SCHOOLS, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Wayside Altamira Academy has a regular student population of 354 with a 23.8 students/teacher ratio while Wayside Eden Park Academy has 235 students and a student-teacher ratio of 21.4 students/teacher ratio.
Wayside Altamira Academy earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 58 in student achievement, 68 in school progress and 70 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, Wayside Eden Park Academy earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 58 |
| Student Progress | 68 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 70 |
| Overall | 69 |
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 Wayside Altamira Academy and Wayside Eden Park Academy are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Wayside Altamira Academy is Hispanics who make up nearly 86.44% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (6.78%), Two or More Races (2.54%), African Americans (1.98%) and Asians (1.98%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Wayside Eden Park Academy, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 62.13% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (22.98%), African Americans (8.51%), Two or More Races (5.53%), Asians (0.43%) and Native Americans (0.43%).
Based on household incomes, Wayside Altamira Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 77.12% compared to 45.53% at Wayside Eden Park Academy.
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, Wayside Altamira Academy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 47.18% of its student population compared to 4.68% at Wayside Eden Park Academy.
Wayside Altamira Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 9.32% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 49.44% students. Wayside Eden Park Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 16.60% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 4.26% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.98% | 7 |
| Hispanic | 86.44% | 306 |
| White | 6.78% | 24 |
| Asian | 1.98% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 354 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.12% | 273 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 47.18% | 167 |
| Total Students | 100% | 354 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.51% | 20 |
| Hispanic | 62.13% | 146 |
| White | 22.98% | 54 |
| Asian | 0.43% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.43% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.53% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 235 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 45.53% | 107 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.68% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 235 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 49.44% | 175 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 9.32% | 33 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.72% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 354 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.26% | 10 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 16.60% | 39 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 9.11% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100% | 235 |
14 teachers employed at Wayside Altamira Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 2.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.1 years. The 11 teachers at Wayside Eden Park Academy have been serving the school for an average of 1.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Wayside Altamira Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Wayside Eden Park Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, one teacher only has worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven 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 Wayside Altamira Academy there are 11 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Wayside Eden Park Academy has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.71% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.13% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.42% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 46.98% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.75% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 15 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.09% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 9.09% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.18% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 63.64% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.83% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | 26.17% | 4 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 15 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
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