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.
Dean And Mildred Bennett 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 91 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Burks Elementary School garnered a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 72 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 72 overall in post-secondary readiness.
A
Excellent
5/5
91
Student Achievement
85
Student Progress
94
Closing Performance Gaps
92
Overall
C
Average
3/5
69
Student Achievement
72
Student Progress
71
Closing Performance Gaps
72
Overall
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.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School. They make up for 62.97% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.03%), African Americans (11.27%), Asians (7.16%), Two or More Races (2.50%) and Native Americans (0.72%).
At Burks Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 61.39% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (20.05%), African Americans (14.60%), Two or More Races (1.98%), Native Americans (0.99%) and Asians (0.74%).
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, Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School has 22 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 3.94% of student population. Burks Elementary School has slightly more ELLs at 179 or about 44.31% of student population.
Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 3.94%, gifted and talented students, 9.30%, while 10.38% are in the special education program. Burks Elementary School bilingual students comprise 44.55%, gifted and talented students, 1.98%, and 12.38% are in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 559
African American 11.27% (63 students)
Hispanic 15.03% (84 students)
White 62.97% (352 students)
Asian 7.16% (40 students)
Native American 0.72% (4 students)
Two or More Races 2.50% (14 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 12.16% (68 students)
Limited English Proficiency 3.94% (22 students)
Total Students 404
African American 14.60% (59 students)
Hispanic 61.39% (248 students)
White 20.05% (81 students)
Asian 0.74% (3 students)
Native American 0.99% (4 students)
Two or More Races 1.98% (8 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 78.47% (317 students)
Limited English Proficiency 44.31% (179 students)
Program
Bilingual 3.94% (22 students)
Gifted & Talented 9.30% (52 students)
Special Education 10.38% (58 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.72% (15 students)
Bilingual 44.55% (180 students)
Gifted & Talented 1.98% (8 students)
Special Education 12.38% (50 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.97% (12 students)
Staff Profile
37 teachers employed at Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years. The 34 teachers at Burks Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School has five teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Burks Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while two teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Dean And Mildred Bennett Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and one male teacher only.Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Burks Elementary School there are 30 female teachers and four male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are three special education teachers and five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members working for the school administration and nine more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 14.44% (5 teachers)
10 - 20 years 38.69% (14 teachers)
6 - 10 years 24.52% (9 teachers)
1- 5 years 11.17% (4 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 10.90% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 12.6 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.7 yrs
Over 20 years 6.27% (2 teachers)
10 - 20 years 45.37% (15 teachers)
6 - 10 years 36.72% (12 teachers)
1- 5 years 5.97% (2 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 5.97% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 11.6 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.9 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 97.28% (36 teachers)
Male Teachers 2.72% (1 teacher)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 5
Female Teachers 88.06% (30 teachers)
Male Teachers 11.94% (4 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 9
Edu Aids 5
Special Education 3
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