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 Scanlan Oaks Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, with Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Scanlan Oaks Elementary School has a regular student population of 714 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School has 563 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4 students/teacher ratio.
Scanlan Oaks 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 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 88 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, Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 54 in student achievement, 63 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 67 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 88 |
| Overall | 91 |
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.
Scanlan Oaks Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Scanlan Oaks Elementary School. They make up for 40.06% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.71%), Hispanics (18.77%), Asians (12.18%), Two or More Races (6.30%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
At Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School, African Americans make up 67.67% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.29%), Two or More Races (3.37%), Whites or Caucasians (1.42%), Native Americans (0.53%) and Asians (0.36%).
Based on household incomes, the Scanlan Oaks Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 19.75% compared to 81.35% at Allen Aldridge Jr 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, Scanlan Oaks Elementary School has 48 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.72% of student population. Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School has more ELLs at 52 or about 9.24% of student population.
Scanlan Oaks Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 6.16%, gifted and talented students, 4.90%, while 22.55% are in the special education program. Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School bilingual students comprise 9.06%, gifted and talented students, 0.53%, and 22.56% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.71% | 155 |
| Hispanic | 18.77% | 134 |
| White | 40.06% | 286 |
| Asian | 12.18% | 87 |
| Native American | 0.56% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6.30% | 45 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 714 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.75% | 141 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.72% | 48 |
| Total Students | 100% | 714 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 67.67% | 381 |
| Hispanic | 26.29% | 148 |
| White | 1.42% | 8 |
| Asian | 0.36% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.53% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 563 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.35% | 458 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.24% | 52 |
| Total Students | 100% | 563 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.16% | 44 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.90% | 35 |
| Special Education | 22.55% | 161 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.23% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 714 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.06% | 51 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.53% | 3 |
| Special Education | 22.56% | 127 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.20% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 563 |
45 teachers employed at Scanlan Oaks Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 12.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16.4 years. The 45 teachers at Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Scanlan Oaks Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Scanlan Oaks Elementary School there are 44 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 18 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.
At Allen Aldridge Jr Elementary School there are 38 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has seven staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.67% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 28.89% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.78% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.33% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.22% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.11% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 16.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.61% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.01% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.11% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.66% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.45% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 19.16% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.78% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 2.22% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.80% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 15.20% | 7 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
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