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 Christine Camacho Elementary School, which is a part of LEANDER ISD, with Pleasant Hill Elementary School, which is a part of LEANDER ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Christine Camacho Elementary School has a regular student population of 617 with a 11 students/teacher ratio while Pleasant Hill Elementary School has 719 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2 students/teacher ratio.
Christine Camacho 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 60 in student achievement, 71 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 72 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, Pleasant Hill Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 60 |
| Student Progress | 71 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 73 |
| Overall | 72 |
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 Christine Camacho Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Christine Camacho Elementary School. They make up for 43.76% of student population, followed by Hispanics (38.09%), African Americans (7.62%), Two or More Races (5.67%), Asians (4.54%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
The student population at Pleasant Hill Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 42.70%, followed by Hispanics (22.81%), Asians (20.45%), Two or More Races (8.76%), African Americans (4.73%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
Based on household incomes, Christine Camacho Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 37.60% compared to 22.11% at Pleasant Hill 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, Christine Camacho Elementary School has 73 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 11.83% of student population. Pleasant Hill Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 145 or about 20.17% of student population.
In addition, Christine Camacho Elementary School has 11.67% bilingual students, 7.94% are in the gifted and talented program, while 27.23% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Pleasant Hill Elementary School with 20.31% bilingual students, 10.15% gifted and talented students and 21.42% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.62% | 47 |
| Hispanic | 38.09% | 235 |
| White | 43.76% | 270 |
| Asian | 4.54% | 28 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.67% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 617 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 37.60% | 232 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.83% | 73 |
| Total Students | 100% | 617 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.73% | 34 |
| Hispanic | 22.81% | 164 |
| White | 42.70% | 307 |
| Asian | 20.45% | 147 |
| Native American | 0.56% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 8.76% | 63 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 719 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.11% | 159 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.17% | 145 |
| Total Students | 100% | 719 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.67% | 72 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.94% | 49 |
| Special Education | 27.23% | 168 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.78% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 617 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.31% | 146 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.15% | 73 |
| Special Education | 21.42% | 154 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.70% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 719 |
56 teachers employed at Christine Camacho Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.3 years. The 58 teachers at Pleasant Hill Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Christine Camacho Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Pleasant Hill Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Christine Camacho Elementary School there are 52 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Pleasant Hill Elementary School there are 57 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are being assisted by 28 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.49% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.06% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.01% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.06% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 48.04% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.34% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.41% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.81% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.15% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.15% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.78% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.70% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 93.06% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 6.94% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 98.30% | 58 |
| Male Teachers | 1.70% | 1 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 27 | |
| Special Education | 14 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
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