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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right elementary school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Driscoll El & Middle School (DRISCOLL ISD) and London Intermediate (LONDON ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Driscoll El & Middle School has a regular student population of 289 with a 11 students/teacher ratio while London Intermediate has 283 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 students/teacher ratio.
Driscoll El & Middle 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 78 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, London Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Driscoll El & Middle School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science and post-secondary. London Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Driscoll El & Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 92.39% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (6.92%) and Two or More Races (0.69%). There is no African Americans, Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
At London Intermediate, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 60.78% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (32.51%), Asians (3.18%), Two or More Races (2.83%) and African Americans (0.71%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Driscoll El & Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 94.12% compared to 21.20% at London Intermediate.
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, Driscoll El & Middle School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 4.84% of its student population compared to 4.59% at London Intermediate.
In addition, Driscoll El & Middle School has 4.84% bilingual students, 5.88% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.84% are in the special education program. This stacks up against London Intermediate with 4.59% bilingual students, 10.25% gifted and talented students and 8.48% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.00% | - |
| Hispanic | 92.39% | 267 |
| White | 6.92% | 20 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 289 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.12% | 272 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.84% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 289 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.71% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 60.78% | 172 |
| White | 32.51% | 92 |
| Asian | 3.18% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 8 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 283 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 21.20% | 60 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.59% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 283 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.84% | 14 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.88% | 17 |
| Special Education | 13.84% | 40 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.81% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 289 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.59% | 13 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.25% | 29 |
| Special Education | 8.48% | 24 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.72% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 283 |
26 teachers employed at Driscoll El & Middle School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 12.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16.3 years. The 17 teachers at London Intermediate have been serving the school for an average of 1.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Driscoll El & Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. London Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, one teacher only has worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Driscoll El & Middle School there are 23 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three teachers are in special education without any assistance. 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 London Intermediate there are 14 female teachers and three male teachers. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.60% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 35.36% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.62% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 3.80% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.81% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.80% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 16.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.24% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 6.32% | 1 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.24% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.18% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 27.01% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.59% | 23 |
| Male Teachers | 11.41% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 82.76% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 17.24% | 3 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
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