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 Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, with Dolores Huerta Elementary School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School has a regular student population of 260 with a 13.2 students/teacher ratio while Dolores Huerta Elementary School has 440 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.7 students/teacher ratio.
Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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, 69 in school progress and 70 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, Dolores Huerta Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 86 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 60 |
| Student Progress | 69 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 70 |
| Overall | 69 |
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 Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School and Dolores Huerta 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, the dominant group in Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School is African Americans who make up nearly 68.85% of student population, followed by Hispanics (20.77%), Two or More Races (3.46%), Whites or Caucasians (3.08%), Asians (3.08%) and Native Americans (0.77%).
At Dolores Huerta Elementary School, Hispanics make up 96.36% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (2.05%), African Americans (0.91%), Two or More Races (0.45%) and Native Americans (0.23%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 95.00% compared to 93.86% at Dolores Huerta 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, Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School has 34 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 13.08% of student population. Dolores Huerta Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 276 or about 62.73% of student population.
In addition, Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School has 11.92% bilingual students, 5.00% are in the gifted and talented program, while 17.69% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Dolores Huerta Elementary School with 58.86% bilingual students, 8.64% gifted and talented students and 21.59% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 68.85% | 179 |
| Hispanic | 20.77% | 54 |
| White | 3.08% | 8 |
| Asian | 3.08% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.77% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.46% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 260 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.00% | 247 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.08% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100% | 260 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.91% | 4 |
| Hispanic | 96.36% | 424 |
| White | 2.05% | 9 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.23% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 440 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 93.86% | 413 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 62.73% | 276 |
| Total Students | 100% | 440 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.92% | 31 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.00% | 13 |
| Special Education | 17.69% | 46 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.08% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 260 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.86% | 259 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.64% | 38 |
| Special Education | 21.59% | 95 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.89% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 440 |
19 teachers employed at Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years. The 34 teachers at Dolores Huerta Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 12.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Dolores Huerta Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Atwood Mcdonald Elementary School there are 16 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Dolores Huerta Elementary School there are 29 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by nine 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 | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.86% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.81% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.44% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.83% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.06% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.87% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.99% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.93% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.84% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.37% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 81.73% | 16 |
| Male Teachers | 18.78% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 20 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 85.63% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 14.37% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
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