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Cross Oaks Elementary School vs. James A Monaco

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School Overview

School
Cross Oaks Elementary School
600 Liberty Blvd
Aubrey, TX 76227
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
James A Monaco
9350 Cape Cod Blvd
Aubrey, TX 76227
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cross Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A Monaco ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
642 students
667 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cross Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James A Monaco over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cross Oaks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James A Monaco.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cross Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James A Monaco over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cross Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James A Monaco with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aubrey Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4972 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2732 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cross Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James A Monaco, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
42%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James A Monaco who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James A Monaco who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cross Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James A Monaco who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cross Oaks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James A Monaco by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
-
Kindergarten Students
95
83
Grade 1 Students
90
128
Grade 2 Students
88
115
Grade 3 Students
95
109
Grade 4 Students
107
114
Grade 5 Students
106
118

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cross Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James A Monaco, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aubrey Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cross Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James A Monaco, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aubrey Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cross Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James A Monaco, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aubrey Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cross Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James A Monaco, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aubrey Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cross Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James A Monaco, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aubrey Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cross Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James A Monaco, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cross Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James A Monaco, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cross Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James A Monaco, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aubrey Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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