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 John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School, which is a part of COMMUNITY ISD, with Paula Walker Elementary School, which is a part of ROYSE CITY ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School has a regular student population of 660 with a 19.2 students/teacher ratio while Paula Walker Elementary School has 477 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.9 students/teacher ratio.
John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 69 in student achievement, 65 in school progress and 69 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, Paula Walker Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 65 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 69 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
Paula Walker Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School. They make up for 44.24% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.94%), African Americans (16.52%), Two or More Races (4.24%), Native Americans (0.45%) and Asians (0.30%).
The student population at Paula Walker Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 51.57%, followed by Hispanics (28.93%), African Americans (13.21%), Two or More Races (4.61%), Asians (1.26%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 55.00% compared to 34.17% at Paula Walker 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, John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 15.45% of its student population compared to 8.60% at Paula Walker Elementary School.
John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 14.85%, gifted and talented students, 5.76%, while 19.85% are in the special education program. Paula Walker Elementary School bilingual students comprise 8.60%, gifted and talented students, 3.98%, and 22.01% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.52% | 109 |
| Hispanic | 44.24% | 292 |
| White | 33.94% | 224 |
| Asian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.45% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4.24% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 660 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 55.00% | 363 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 15.45% | 102 |
| Total Students | 100% | 660 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.21% | 63 |
| Hispanic | 28.93% | 138 |
| White | 51.57% | 246 |
| Asian | 1.26% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.21% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.61% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 477 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.17% | 163 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.60% | 41 |
| Total Students | 100% | 477 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.85% | 98 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.76% | 38 |
| Special Education | 19.85% | 131 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.91% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 660 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.60% | 41 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.98% | 19 |
| Special Education | 22.01% | 105 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.12% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 477 |
34 teachers employed at John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 1.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.8 years. The 32 teachers at Paula Walker Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Paula Walker Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine 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 John & Barbara Roderick Elementary School there are 31 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Paula Walker Elementary School there are 30 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.87% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.75% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.75% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.59% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 56.81% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.22% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 1.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.50% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.88% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.00% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.13% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.50% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 32 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.30% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 8.41% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 93.75% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 6.25% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 32 |
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