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 Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School, which is a part of CELINA ISD, with Miller Elementary School, which is a part of FRISCO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School has a regular student population of 471 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio while Miller Elementary School has 573 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
Tommie Dobie Bothwell 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 91 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 87 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Miller Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 84 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 87 |
| Overall | 90 |
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 Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School and Miller Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School. They make up for 38.64% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.18%), Hispanics (14.65%), African Americans (13.59%), Two or More Races (4.25%) and Native Americans (1.70%).
The student population at Miller Elementary School is also predominantly by Asians at 53.93%, followed by African Americans (17.63%), Whites or Caucasians (13.61%), Hispanics (6.98%), Two or More Races (5.93%) and Native Americans (1.75%).
Based on household incomes, Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 15.29% compared to 12.74% at Miller 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, Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School has 118 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 25.05% of student population. Miller Elementary School has more ELLs at 120 or about 20.94% of student population.
Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 23.57%, gifted and talented students, 5.52%, while 18.47% are in the special education program. Miller Elementary School bilingual students comprise 19.72%, gifted and talented students, 5.41%, and 12.74% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.59% | 64 |
| Hispanic | 14.65% | 69 |
| White | 27.18% | 128 |
| Asian | 38.64% | 182 |
| Native American | 1.70% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4.25% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 471 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 15.29% | 72 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 25.05% | 118 |
| Total Students | 100% | 471 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.63% | 101 |
| Hispanic | 6.98% | 40 |
| White | 13.61% | 78 |
| Asian | 53.93% | 309 |
| Native American | 1.75% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5.93% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 573 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 12.74% | 73 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.94% | 120 |
| Total Students | 100% | 573 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.57% | 111 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.52% | 26 |
| Special Education | 18.47% | 87 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.87% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 471 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.72% | 113 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.41% | 31 |
| Special Education | 12.74% | 73 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.69% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 573 |
34 teachers employed at Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 0.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.7 years. The 37 teachers at Miller Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Miller 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, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Tommie Dobie Bothwell Elementary School there are 32 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only 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 Miller Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.60% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.46% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.23% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.65% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 20.06% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 0.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.22% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.55% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.03% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.72% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.48% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.27% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 5.73% | 2 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.20% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 8.06% | 3 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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