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 Jarrell Elementary School, which is a part of JARRELL ISD, with Double Creek Elementary School, which is a part of JARRELL ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Jarrell Elementary School has a regular student population of 716 with a 14.6 students/teacher ratio while Double Creek Elementary School has 777 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio.
Jarrell Elementary School 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 67 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Double Creek Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 67 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 75 |
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 Jarrell Elementary School and Double Creek Elementary School 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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Jarrell Elementary School. They make up for 58.38% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.86%), African Americans (9.36%), Two or More Races (5.45%), Asians (1.26%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
At Double Creek Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 63.58% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.84%), African Americans (5.53%), Two or More Races (4.50%), Native Americans (0.90%) and Asians (0.51%).
Based on household incomes, the Jarrell Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 64.11% compared to 69.50% at Double Creek 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, Jarrell Elementary School has 197 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 27.51% of student population. Double Creek Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 243 or about 31.27% of student population.
Jarrell Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 28.77%, gifted and talented students, 4.33%, while 18.02% are in the special education program. Double Creek Elementary School bilingual students comprise 30.37%, gifted and talented students, 3.09%, and 17.50% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.36% | 67 |
| Hispanic | 58.38% | 418 |
| White | 24.86% | 178 |
| Asian | 1.26% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.56% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5.45% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 716 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.11% | 459 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.51% | 197 |
| Total Students | 100% | 716 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.53% | 43 |
| Hispanic | 63.58% | 494 |
| White | 24.84% | 193 |
| Asian | 0.51% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.90% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4.50% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 777 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.50% | 540 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.27% | 243 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.77% | 206 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.33% | 31 |
| Special Education | 18.02% | 129 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.04% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 716 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 30.37% | 236 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.09% | 24 |
| Special Education | 17.50% | 136 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.16% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
49 teachers employed at Jarrell Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.1 years. The 46 teachers at Double Creek Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 1.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Jarrell Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Double Creek Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Jarrell Elementary School there are 45 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Double Creek Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.12% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.15% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.06% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.15% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.52% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.66% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.43% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.89% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.53% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.49% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.87% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 8.13% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 95.67% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 4.33% | 2 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
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