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: Jones Ec/pk/k and Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALDINE ISD.
Jones Ec/pk/k has a regular student population of 756 with a 16.1 students/teacher ratio while Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k has 617 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio.
Jones Ec/pk/k earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79). It scored 78 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 only.
On the other hand, Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted only 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Jones Ec/pk/k and Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Jones Ec/pk/k. They make up for 47.62% of student population, followed by African Americans (45.50%), Two or More Races (3.17%), Whites or Caucasians (1.59%), Asians (1.06%) and Native Americans (0.40%).
At Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k, Hispanics make up 89.30% of student population, followed by African Americans (7.94%), Whites or Caucasians (1.78%), Two or More Races (0.65%) and Native Americans (0.32%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Jones Ec/pk/k’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 89.68% compared to 93.52% at Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k.
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, Jones Ec/pk/k has 246 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 32.54% of student population. Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k has significantly more ELLs at 384 or about 62.24% of student population.
Jones Ec/pk/k has no gifted and talented student, while 12.96% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 29.23% students. Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k has no gifted and talented student, while 11.18% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 63.05% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 45.50% | 344 |
| Hispanic | 47.62% | 360 |
| White | 1.59% | 12 |
| Asian | 1.06% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.40% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 756 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.68% | 678 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.54% | 246 |
| Total Students | 100% | 756 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.94% | 49 |
| Hispanic | 89.30% | 551 |
| White | 1.78% | 11 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.32% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 617 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 93.52% | 577 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 62.24% | 384 |
| Total Students | 100% | 617 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.23% | 221 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 12.96% | 98 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.13% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 756 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 63.05% | 389 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.18% | 69 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.61% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 617 |
47 teachers employed at Jones Ec/pk/k have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years. The 38 teachers at Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k have been serving the school for an average of 10.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Jones Ec/pk/k no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Jones Ec/pk/k there are 43 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 35 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Garcia-leza Ec/pk/k there are 35 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 36 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.89% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.53% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.02% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.79% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.77% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.21% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.02% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.25% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.25% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.27% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.49% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 8.51% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 35 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.19% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 7.81% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 36 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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