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.
When we compared Houston Academy, which is a part of ALDINE ISD, with Soar Center, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Houston Academy has a regular student population of 372 with a 11.1 students/teacher ratio while Soar Center has 103 students and a student-teacher ratio of students/teacher ratio.
Houston Academy earned 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 70 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 69 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, the performance indicators not applicable for Soar Center due to the on-going impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Houston Academy's one out of seven distinction is in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA). Soar Center did not earn any distinction.
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Houston Academy. They make up for 49.46% of student population, followed by Hispanics (44.89%), Two or More Races (2.96%), Whites or Caucasians (1.34%), Native Americans (1.08%) and Asians (0.27%).
The student population at Soar Center is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 47.57%, followed by Hispanics (32.04%), African Americans (12.62%), Asians (3.88%), Native Americans (0.97%) and Two or More Races (0.97%).
Based on household incomes, Houston Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 88.17% compared to 12.62% at Soar Center.
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, Houston Academy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 20.16% of its student population compared to 3.88% at Soar Center.
Houston Academy’s bilingual students comprise 20.16%, gifted and talented students, 8.87%, while 10.48% are in the special education program. Soar Center bilingual students comprise 4.85%, gifted and talented students, 1.94%, and 81.55% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 49.46% | 184 |
| Hispanic | 44.89% | 167 |
| White | 1.34% | 5 |
| Asian | 0.27% | 1 |
| Native American | 1.08% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 372 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 88.17% | 328 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.16% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100% | 372 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.62% | 13 |
| Hispanic | 32.04% | 33 |
| White | 47.57% | 49 |
| Asian | 3.88% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.97% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 103 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 12.62% | 13 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.88% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100% | 103 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.16% | 75 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.87% | 33 |
| Special Education | 10.48% | 39 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.98% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 372 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.85% | 5 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.94% | 2 |
| Special Education | 81.55% | 84 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | - | - |
| Total Students | 100% | 103 |
33 teachers employed at Houston Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. The zero teacher at Soar Center have been serving the school for an average of years with individual teaching experience averaging years.
Of its teaching staff, Houston Academy has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Soar Center no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
Houston Academy has three special education teachers assisted by 5 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Soar Center has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 11.90% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.69% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.90% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.76% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.81% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.93% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | - | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.21% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 26.79% | 9 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
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