Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average middle schools: Edwin M Wells Middle School and Rickey C Bailey Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the SPRING ISD.
Edwin M Wells Middle School’s regular student population is 925 with a 15.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Rickey C Bailey Middle School is 969 students and a 17 students/teacher ratio.
Edwin M Wells Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 56 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 70 in closing performance gaps. It scored 76 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, Rickey C Bailey Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 72 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 72 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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 Edwin M Wells Middle School and Rickey C Bailey Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Edwin M Wells Middle School. They make up for 46.92% of student population, followed by African Americans (42.70%), Whites or Caucasians (3.24%), Asians (3.03%), Two or More Races (3.03%) and Native Americans (0.97%).
The student population at Rickey C Bailey Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 49.43%, followed by African Americans (40.35%), Native Americans (4.13%), Whites or Caucasians (3.51%), Two or More Races (1.55%) and Asians (1.03%).
Based on household incomes, Edwin M Wells Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 90.05% compared to 83.18% at Rickey C Bailey Middle 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, Edwin M Wells Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 30.38% of its student population compared to 26.52% at Rickey C Bailey Middle School.
In addition, Edwin M Wells Middle School has 28.43% bilingual students, 3.14% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.54% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Rickey C Bailey Middle School with 26.11% bilingual students, 5.68% gifted and talented students and 13.42% students in the special education program.
Edwin M Wells Middle School's 61 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.2 years. Teachers at Rickey C Bailey Middle School, numbering 57 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Edwin M Wells Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 15 beginning teachers. Rickey C Bailey Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 18 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Edwin M Wells Middle School there are 36 female teachers and 24 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Rickey C Bailey Middle School there are 33 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
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