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: Houser Elementary School and Anderson Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CONROE ISD.
Houser Elementary School has a regular student population of 569 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio while Anderson Elementary School has 699 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students/teacher ratio.
Houser 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 72 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Anderson Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 87 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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Houser Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Mathematics. Anderson Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Houser Elementary School. They make up for 42.53% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.17%), African Americans (17.05%), Two or More Races (5.45%), Asians (5.10%) and Native Americans (0.53%).
At Anderson Elementary School, Hispanics make up 69.81% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (19.03%), African Americans (8.58%), Two or More Races (1.86%), Asians (0.43%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, the Houser Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.67% compared to 84.41% at Anderson 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, Houser Elementary School has 166 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 29.17% of student population. Anderson Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 332 or about 47.50% of student population.
Houser Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 27.94%, gifted and talented students, 2.64%, while 14.24% are in the special education program. Anderson Elementary School bilingual students comprise 56.65%, gifted and talented students, 1.57%, and 11.16% are in the special education program.
42 teachers employed at Houser Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.9 years. The 51 teachers at Anderson Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Houser Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Anderson Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Houser Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Anderson Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
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