Compare Dawson Elementary School with Hicks Elementary School

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: Dawson Elementary School and Hicks Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CORPUS CHRISTI ISD.

Dawson Elementary School has a regular student population of 473 with a 14.8 students/teacher ratio while Hicks Elementary School has 553 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Dawson 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 76 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 83 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Hicks Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Dawson Elementary School
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91
Student Progress
83
Closing Performance Gaps
89
Overall
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
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93
Student Progress
77
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88
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Distinction Designations

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.

It is in this area where the two schools differ. Except for post-secondary, Dawson Elementary School earned one out of seven distinctions. Hicks Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and with 25% student progress.

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
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Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Dawson Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 78.65% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (13.53%), African Americans (4.86%), Two or More Races (1.90%) and Asians (0.63%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.

At Hicks Elementary School, Hispanics make up 91.50% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (3.44%), African Americans (3.07%), Two or More Races (0.90%) and Asians (0.72%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.

Based on household incomes, the Dawson Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.48% compared to 93.85% at Hicks 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, Dawson Elementary School has 24 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 5.07% of student population. Hicks Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 69 or about 12.48% of student population.

Dawson Elementary School has no gifted and talented student, while 11.21% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 4.23% students. Hicks Elementary School has no gifted and talented student, while 13.38% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 11.93% students.

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Total Students 473
African American 4.86% (23 students)
Hispanic 78.65% (372 students)
White 13.53% (64 students)
Asian 0.63% (3 students)
Native American 0.00% (0 student)
Two or More Races 1.90% (9 students)
Total Students 100.00% (473 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 64.48% (305 students)
Limited English Proficiency 5.07% (24 students)
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Total Students 553
African American 3.07% (17 students)
Hispanic 91.50% (506 students)
White 3.44% (19 students)
Asian 0.72% (4 students)
Native American 0.00% (0 student)
Two or More Races 0.90% (5 students)
Total Students 100.00% (553 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 93.85% (519 students)
Limited English Proficiency 12.48% (69 students)

Program

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Bilingual 4.23% (20 students)
Gifted & Talented 0.00% (0 student)
Special Education 11.21% (53 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 3.13% (15 students)
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Bilingual 11.93% (66 students)
Gifted & Talented 0.00% (0 student)
Special Education 13.38% (74 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.75% (15 students)
Staff Profile

32 teachers employed at Dawson Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 14.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16.7 years. The 36 teachers at Hicks Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 11.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.3 years.

Of its teaching staff, Dawson Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Hicks Elementary School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four 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 nine 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 Dawson Elementary School there are 30 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.

At Hicks Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415

Experience

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Over 30 years 7.81% (3 teachers)
20 - 30 years 35.94% (12 teachers)
10 - 20 years 18.75% (6 teachers)
6 - 10 years 9.38% (3 teachers)
1- 5 years 21.88% (7 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 6.25% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 16.7 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 14.3 yrs
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Over 30 years 10.99% (4 teachers)
20 - 30 years 11.26% (4 teachers)
10 - 20 years 25.55% (9 teachers)
6 - 10 years 21.98% (8 teachers)
1- 5 years 24.73% (9 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 5.49% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 13.3 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 11.4 yrs

Teacher Type

Dawson Elementary School
Directions6821 SANDERS DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78413
Female Teachers 95.31% (31 teachers)
Male Teachers 4.69% (2 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 4
Edu Aids 5
Special Education 2
Hicks Elementary School
Directions3602 MCARDLE RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415
Female Teachers 97.25% (35 teachers)
Male Teachers 2.75% (1 teacher)
School Admin 2
School Support 6
Edu Aids 12
Special Education 6
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