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 excellent elementary schools: Lois Lindsey Elementary School and Max O Vaughan Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Allen ISD.
Lois Lindsey Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 93 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, and 85 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Max O Vaughan Elementary School also performed better to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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93
Student Achievement
84
Student Progress
85
Closing Performance Gaps
91
Overall
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Excellent
5/5
93
Student Achievement
89
Student Progress
90
Closing Performance Gaps
92
Overall
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Lois Lindsey Elementary School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science and post-secondaryMax O Vaughan Elementary School’s five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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Based on 2019 93STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
5/7
Based on 2019 93STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Lois Lindsey Elementary School. They make up for 33.91% of student population, followed by Asians (30.84%), African Americans (17.22%), Hispanics (10.55%), Two or More Races (7.08%) and Native Americans (0.40%).
The student population at Max O Vaughan Elementary School is also predominantly Whites or Caucasians at 41.92%, followed by Asians (25.49%), Hispanics (16.57%), African Americans (10.45%), Two or More Races (5.29%) and Native Americans (0.28%).
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, Lois Lindsey Elementary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 7.08% of its student population compared to 7.24% at Max O Vaughan Elementary School.
In addition, Lois Lindsey Elementary School has 7.08% bilingual students, 7.34% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.48% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Max O Vaughan Elementary School with 6.96% bilingual students, 38.86% gifted and talented students and 8.64% students in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 749
African American 17.22% (129 students)
Hispanic 10.55% (79 students)
White 33.91% (254 students)
Asian 30.84% (231 students)
Native American 0.40% (3 students)
Two or More Races 7.08% (53 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 21.50% (161 students)
Limited English Proficiency 7.08% (53 students)
Total Students 718
African American 10.45% (75 students)
Hispanic 16.57% (119 students)
White 41.92% (301 students)
Asian 25.49% (183 students)
Native American 0.28% (2 students)
Two or More Races 5.29% (38 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 20.47% (147 students)
Limited English Proficiency 7.24% (52 students)
Program
Bilingual 7.08% (53 students)
Gifted & Talented 7.34% (55 students)
Special Education 11.48% (86 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.22% (17 students)
Bilingual 6.96% (50 students)
Gifted & Talented 38.86% (279 students)
Special Education 8.64% (62 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.24% (16 students)
Staff Profile
45 teachers employed at Lois Lindsey Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years. The 45 teachers at Max O Vaughan Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lois Lindsey Elementary School has six teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Max O Vaughan Elementary School has six teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 10 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Lois Lindsey Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Max O Vaughan Elementary School there are 42 female teachers and three male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are four special education teachers and six 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 12.44% (6 teachers)
10 - 20 years 31.33% (14 teachers)
6 - 10 years 29.33% (13 teachers)
1- 5 years 24.89% (11 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.00% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 11.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.5 yrs
Over 20 years 13.68% (6 teachers)
10 - 20 years 34.08% (15 teachers)
6 - 10 years 27.13% (12 teachers)
1- 5 years 22.65% (10 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.24% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 12.3 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.3 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 100.00% (45 teachers)
Male Teachers 0.00% (0 teacher)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 1
Female Teachers 93.05% (42 teachers)
Male Teachers 6.95% (3 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 4
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