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: Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School and Reuben Johnson Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Mckinney ISD.
Jesse Mcgowen 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 88 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, and 88 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Reuben Johnson Elementary School also garnered a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 72 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Distinction Designations
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.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School. They make up for 51.32% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.13%), African Americans (15.86%), Asians (8.86%), Two or More Races (4.04%) and Native Americans (0.47%).
The student population at Reuben Johnson Elementary School is also predominantly Whites or Caucasians at 50.98%, followed by Hispanics (20.47%), African Americans (13.58%), Asians (8.27%), Two or More Races (5.51%) and Native Americans (0.79%).
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, Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School and Reuben Johnson Elementary School have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 7.47%, gifted and talented students, 10.11%, while 12.91% are in the special education program. Reuben Johnson Elementary School bilingual students comprise 5.51%, gifted and talented students, 7.68%, and 14.57% are in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 643
African American 15.86% (102 students)
Hispanic 19.13% (123 students)
White 51.32% (330 students)
Asian 8.86% (57 students)
Native American 0.47% (3 students)
Two or More Races 4.04% (26 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 28.62% (184 students)
Limited English Proficiency 8.24% (53 students)
Total Students 508
African American 13.58% (69 students)
Hispanic 20.47% (104 students)
White 50.98% (259 students)
Asian 8.27% (42 students)
Native American 0.79% (4 students)
Two or More Races 5.51% (28 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 22.05% (112 students)
Limited English Proficiency 5.51% (28 students)
Program
Bilingual 7.47% (48 students)
Gifted & Talented 10.11% (65 students)
Special Education 12.91% (83 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.33% (15 students)
Bilingual 5.51% (28 students)
Gifted & Talented 7.68% (39 students)
Special Education 14.57% (74 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.89% (15 students)
Staff Profile
43 teachers employed at Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years. The 35 teachers at Reuben Johnson Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Reuben Johnson Elementary School has five teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Jesse Mcgowen Elementary School there are 40 female teachers and three male teachers.Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 10 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Reuben Johnson Elementary School there are 32 female teachers and three male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are six special education teachers and seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members working for the school administration and seven more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 5.14% (2 teachers)
10 - 20 years 42.52% (18 teachers)
6 - 10 years 19.39% (8 teachers)
1- 5 years 28.04% (12 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 4.67% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.8 yrs
Over 20 years 14.74% (5 teachers)
10 - 20 years 35.84% (12 teachers)
6 - 10 years 23.41% (8 teachers)
1- 5 years 23.12% (8 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.89% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 11.9 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.6 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 92.52% (40 teachers)
Male Teachers 7.24% (3 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 6
Edu Aids 10
Special Education 7
Female Teachers 91.04% (32 teachers)
Male Teachers 8.96% (3 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 7
Special Education 6
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