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 Laurel Mountain Elementary School, which is a part of ROUND ROCK ISD, with Double File Trail Elementary School, which is a part of ROUND ROCK ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School has a regular student population of 822 with a 15.5 students/teacher ratio while Double File Trail Elementary School has 559 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 students/teacher ratio.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 96 in student achievement, 94 in school progress and 95 in closing performance gaps. It scored 96 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 File Trail Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 71 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 96 |
| Student Progress | 94 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 95 |
| Overall | 96 |
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.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Double File Trail Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Laurel Mountain Elementary School. They make up for 49.76% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.74%), Hispanics (11.80%), Two or More Races (9.85%), African Americans (0.73%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
The student population at Double File Trail Elementary School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 37.57%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.16%), Asians (12.70%), African Americans (11.81%), Two or More Races (8.41%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
Based on household incomes, the Laurel Mountain Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 6.08% compared to 42.58% at Double File Trail 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, Laurel Mountain Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 27.74% of its student population compared to 16.99% at Double File Trail Elementary School.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 27.49%, gifted and talented students, 10.46%, while 10.46% are in the special education program. Double File Trail Elementary School bilingual students comprise 16.99%, gifted and talented students, 9.66%, and 30.23% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.73% | 6 |
| Hispanic | 11.80% | 97 |
| White | 27.74% | 228 |
| Asian | 49.76% | 409 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9.85% | 81 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 822 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 6.08% | 50 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.74% | 228 |
| Total Students | 100% | 822 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.81% | 66 |
| Hispanic | 37.57% | 210 |
| White | 29.16% | 163 |
| Asian | 12.70% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8.41% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 559 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 42.58% | 238 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.99% | 95 |
| Total Students | 100% | 559 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.49% | 226 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.46% | 86 |
| Special Education | 10.46% | 86 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.89% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 822 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.99% | 95 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.66% | 54 |
| Special Education | 30.23% | 169 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.34% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 559 |
52 teachers employed at Laurel Mountain Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years. The 42 teachers at Double File Trail Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Laurel Mountain Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Double File Trail Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Laurel Mountain Elementary School there are 48 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five 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 five more working as school support staff.
At Double File Trail Elementary School there are 38 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.29% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.01% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 34.03% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.41% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.07% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.67% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.71% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.18% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.03% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.50% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.67% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.44% | 49 |
| Male Teachers | 7.56% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.79% | 38 |
| Male Teachers | 11.21% | 5 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
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