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: Bee Cave Elementary School and West Cypress Hills Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the LAKE TRAVIS ISD.
Bee Cave Elementary School has a regular student population of 779 with a 16.2 students/teacher ratio while West Cypress Hills Elementary School has 590 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 students/teacher ratio.
Bee Cave 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 91 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, West Cypress Hills Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 87 |
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 Bee Cave Elementary School and West Cypress Hills Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Bee Cave Elementary School. They make up for 60.21% of student population, followed by Asians (18.87%), Hispanics (12.20%), Two or More Races (7.19%), African Americans (1.16%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
At West Cypress Hills Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians make up 73.05% of student population, followed by Hispanics (13.22%), Asians (9.49%), Two or More Races (3.73%), African Americans (0.34%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
Based on household incomes, the Bee Cave Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 3.47% compared to 7.97% at West Cypress Hills 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, Bee Cave Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 5.65% of its student population compared to 3.56% at West Cypress Hills Elementary School.
In addition, Bee Cave Elementary School has 5.65% bilingual students, 3.72% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.23% are in the special education program. This stacks up against West Cypress Hills Elementary School with 3.39% bilingual students, 4.75% gifted and talented students and 17.97% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.16% | 9 |
| Hispanic | 12.20% | 95 |
| White | 60.21% | 469 |
| Asian | 18.87% | 147 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7.19% | 56 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 779 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 3.47% | 27 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.65% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100% | 779 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.34% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 13.22% | 78 |
| White | 73.05% | 431 |
| Asian | 9.49% | 56 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 590 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 7.97% | 47 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.56% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.65% | 44 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.72% | 29 |
| Special Education | 18.23% | 142 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.08% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 779 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.39% | 20 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.75% | 28 |
| Special Education | 17.97% | 106 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.69% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
48 teachers employed at Bee Cave Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10 years. The 37 teachers at West Cypress Hills Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bee Cave Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. West Cypress Hills Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Bee Cave Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, West Cypress Hills Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.08% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.50% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.17% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.42% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.33% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.50% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.70% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.62% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.32% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.14% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 16.22% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.67% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 8.33% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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