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 Reilly Elementary School, which is a part of AUSTIN ISD, with Zavala Elementary School, which is a part of AUSTIN ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Reilly Elementary School has a regular student population of 349 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio while Zavala Elementary School has 229 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.3 students/teacher ratio.
Reilly Elementary School 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 85 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Zavala Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 85 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 82 |
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.
Reilly Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Zavala Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Reilly Elementary School. They make up for 57.31% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (26.36%), Two or More Races (8.02%), Asians (6.59%), Native Americans (0.86%) and African Americans (0.57%).
At Zavala Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 65.94% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.40%), Whites or Caucasians (9.61%), Two or More Races (1.75%) and Asians (1.31%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Reilly Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 42.12% compared to 89.52% at Zavala Elementary School.
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, Reilly Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 40.69% of its student population compared to 22.27% at Zavala Elementary School.
Reilly Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 40.69%, gifted and talented students, 20.34%, while 8.88% are in the special education program. Zavala Elementary School bilingual students comprise 21.83%, gifted and talented students, 6.11%, and 26.64% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.57% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 57.31% | 200 |
| White | 26.36% | 92 |
| Asian | 6.59% | 23 |
| Native American | 0.86% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 8.02% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 349 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 42.12% | 147 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.69% | 142 |
| Total Students | 100% | 349 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.40% | 49 |
| Hispanic | 65.94% | 151 |
| White | 9.61% | 22 |
| Asian | 1.31% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 229 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.52% | 205 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.27% | 51 |
| Total Students | 100% | 229 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 40.69% | 142 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.34% | 71 |
| Special Education | 8.88% | 31 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.98% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 349 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.83% | 50 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.11% | 14 |
| Special Education | 26.64% | 61 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.50% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100% | 229 |
25 teachers employed at Reilly Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.5 years. The 22 teachers at Zavala Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 14.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Reilly Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Zavala Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Reilly Elementary School there are 19 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three 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 one more working as school support staff.
At Zavala Elementary School there are 15 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 12 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 | 7.97% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.92% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 8.37% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 47.81% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.94% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 13.51% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.52% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.04% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 4.50% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.41% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.01% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 16.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 14.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.10% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 23.90% | 6 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.47% | 15 |
| Male Teachers | 31.53% | 7 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
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