TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Primary data on overall student readiness in STEM Academy at Polser Elementary is derived from the TSI's assessments, which evaluate student capabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Certain students may qualify for exemptions from these assessments. In contrast, CCMR focuses on preparedness for life post-high school, factoring in TSI scores along with other criteria like dual credits, AP/IB exam results, and more, to provide insights into specific subject performance.
In the 2021-22 school year, STEM Academy at Polser Elementary's student population was made up of 459 students, of which 61 were Asian, 45 White, 33 Hispanic, 13 African American, and 11 Multiracial students.
Data shows that 54% (45) of STEM Academy at Polser Elementary 84 white students, 44% (61) of its 139 Asian students, 36% (33) of its 94 Hispanic students, 31% (11) of its 38 multiracial students, and 13% (13) of its 102 African American students had "mastered" their grade level in the 2021-22 school year and were "on track for college and career readiness," as measured by state academic standards.
The TEA says students who meet, but haven't mastered their grade level are "prepared to progress to the next grade," but are not on a college track.
In 2020-21, the TEA noted that 325 STEM Academy at Polser Elementary students - equivalent to 73% of the student population - were not on the academic path to college eligibility. This contrasts with 2021-22, where the percentage stood at 64%, marking a 9% decrease from the previous year.
Despite an improvement after the pandemic, Texas students are still struggling to keep a good performance and reach grade level in schools. In the 2021-22 school year, nearly two-thirds (60%) of students were below grade level in math and 48% did not meet the standards in reading language and arts.
According to Chandra Villanueva, director of policy and advocacy for Every Texan, one of the main causes for this is bad funds management. "Your average homeowner is like, 'Look, I'm paying more and more every single year. Why are my schools still underfunded, overcrowded, my teachers underpaid? Obviously, the schools are doing a bad job with my money,'" she said in an interview. Currently, Texas residents pay more than $70 billion annually in taxes destined to public education.
Gov. Abbott has been calling not only for an end to the main school property tax, but to use public money to support private schools. The initiative is called universal private school choice and, if passed, would allow residents to use taxpayer money to pay for their kids' private education.
"School choice not only improves education for every kid and every parent who chooses that pathway," Abbott said at the Texas Capitol on Oct. 16.
| School | Total Students | % On College Track |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Creek Middle School | 867 | 61% |
| B. B. Owen Elementary School | 265 | 75% |
| Bluebonnet Elementary School | 555 | 39% |
| Briarhill Middle School | 823 | 58% |
| Camey Elementary School | 502 | 78% |
| Castle Hills Elementary School | 693 | 47% |
| Central Elementary School | 526 | 85% |
| Clayton Downing Middle School | 481 | 47% |
| Coyote Ridge Elementary School | 531 | 67% |
| Creek Valley Middle School | 638 | 72% |
| Creekside Elementary School | 438 | 75% |
| Degan Elementary School | 488 | 84% |
| Delay Middle School | 941 | 89% |
| Ethridge Elementary School | 375 | 75% |
| Flower Mound Elementary School | 498 | 65% |
| Flower Mound High School | 3,602 | 49% |
| Forest Vista Elementary School | 532 | 61% |
| Forestwood Middle School | 872 | 53% |
| Garden Ridge Elementary School | 374 | 53% |
| Griffin Middle School | 752 | 76% |
| Hebron High School | 3,655 | 65% |
| Hebron Valley Elementary School | 425 | 67% |
| Hedrick Middle School | 652 | 82% |
| Heritage Elementary School | 505 | 58% |
| Highland Village Elementary School | 353 | 56% |
| Homestead Elementary School | 473 | 55% |
| Huffines Middle School | 731 | 82% |
| Independence Elementary School | 814 | 64% |
| Indian Creek Elementary School | 535 | 73% |
| Killian Middle School | 1,033 | 53% |
| Lakeland Elementary School | 662 | 88% |
| Lakeview Middle School | 468 | 76% |
| Lamar Middle School | 723 | 54% |
| Learning Center | 273 | 94% |
| Lewisville Elementary School | 533 | 88% |
| Lewisville High School | 4,286 | 86% |
| Liberty Elementary School | 525 | 46% |
| Marcus High School | 3,027 | 60% |
| Marjory Vickery Elementary School | 628 | 82% |
| Marshall Durham Middle School | 747 | 86% |
| McAuliffe Elementary School | 547 | 58% |
| McKamy Middle School | 833 | 40% |
| Mill Street Elementary School | 593 | 94% |
| Morningside Elementary School | 361 | 73% |
| Old Settlers Elementary School | 507 | 44% |
| Parkway Elementary School | 587 | 75% |
| Peters Colony Elementary School | 531 | 82% |
| Prairie Trail Elementary School | 633 | 61% |
| Rockbrook Elementary School | 648 | 83% |
| STEM Academy at Bridlewood Elementary | 543 | 53% |
| STEM Academy at Donald Elementary | 591 | 53% |
| STEM Academy at Memorial Elementary | 467 | 60% |
| STEM Academy at Polser Elementary | 459 | 64% |
| STEM Academy at Valley Ridge Elementary | 549 | 68% |
| Shadow Ridge Middle School | 631 | 49% |
| Southridge Elementary School | 562 | 82% |
| The Colony High School | 2,023 | 77% |
| Timber Creek Elementary School | 458 | 64% |
| Tom Hicks Elementary School | 594 | 59% |
| Wellington Elementary School | 748 | 50% |
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