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: Horne Elementary School and Duryea Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.
Horne Elementary School has a regular student population of 906 with a 15.5 students/teacher ratio while Duryea Elementary School has 1,089 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students/teacher ratio.
Horne 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 67 in student achievement, 73 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 73 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, Duryea Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 71 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 73 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 67 |
| Student Progress | 73 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 73 |
| Overall | 73 |
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.
Horne Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Duryea Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Horne Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 68.21% of student population, followed by African Americans (16.89%), Whites or Caucasians (5.85%), Asians (5.08%), Two or More Races (3.86%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
At Duryea Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 55.19% of student population, followed by African Americans (32.78%), Whites or Caucasians (7.16%), Two or More Races (2.85%), Asians (1.74%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
Based on household incomes, the Horne Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 83.66% compared to 84.11% at Duryea 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, Horne Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 44.81% of its student population compared to 29.94% at Duryea Elementary School.
Horne Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 44.37%, gifted and talented students, 5.41%, while 12.58% are in the special education program. Duryea Elementary School bilingual students comprise 29.75%, gifted and talented students, 4.41%, and 17.54% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.89% | 153 |
| Hispanic | 68.21% | 618 |
| White | 5.85% | 53 |
| Asian | 5.08% | 46 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 906 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 83.66% | 758 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 44.81% | 406 |
| Total Students | 100% | 906 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 32.78% | 357 |
| Hispanic | 55.19% | 601 |
| White | 7.16% | 78 |
| Asian | 1.74% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,089 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.11% | 916 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.94% | 326 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,089 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 44.37% | 402 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.41% | 49 |
| Special Education | 12.58% | 114 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.71% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 906 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.75% | 324 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.41% | 48 |
| Special Education | 17.54% | 191 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.43% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,089 |
58 teachers employed at Horne Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years. The 69 teachers at Duryea Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10 years.
Of its teaching staff, Horne Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Duryea Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 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 Horne Elementary School there are 51 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 21 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Duryea Elementary School there are 65 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 31 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.71% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.14% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.68% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.97% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.53% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.97% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.30% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.91% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.52% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.80% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.29% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.17% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.01% | 51 |
| Male Teachers | 11.99% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 21 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.26% | 66 |
| Male Teachers | 5.74% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 30 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
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