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: Dover Elementary School and Richland Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the RICHARDSON ISD.
Dover Elementary School has a regular student population of 535 with a 11.6 students/teacher ratio while Richland Elementary School has 642 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9 students/teacher ratio.
Dover Elementary School was accorded 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 59 in student achievement, 72 in school progress and 65 in closing performance gaps. It scored 70 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, Richland Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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 Dover Elementary School and Richland Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Dover Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 79.07% of student population, followed by African Americans (13.46%), Whites or Caucasians (5.98%), Two or More Races (1.12%), Asians (0.19%) and Native Americans (0.19%).
The student population at Richland Elementary School is also predominantly by African Americans at 51.87%, followed by Hispanics (17.13%), Asians (14.64%), Whites or Caucasians (13.08%), Two or More Races (2.80%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
Based on household incomes, Dover Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 91.03% compared to 65.89% at Richland 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, Dover Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 66.36% of its student population compared to 28.82% at Richland Elementary School.
Dover Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 66.36%, gifted and talented students, 4.11%, while 12.34% are in the special education program. Richland Elementary School bilingual students comprise 28.82%, gifted and talented students, 1.71%, and 15.11% are in the special education program.
46 teachers employed at Dover Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years. The 49 teachers at Richland Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Dover 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, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Richland Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Dover Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Richland Elementary School there are 47 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven 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 eight more working as school support staff.
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