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 Not Rated per SB 1365 middle schools: Aldine Middle School and Plummer Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALDINE ISD.
Aldine Middle School’s regular student population is 845 with a 12.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Plummer Middle School is 1,026 students and a 15.1 students/teacher ratio.
Aldine Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of Not Rated: SB 1365 (Not Rated per SB 1365) 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 54 in student achievement, 66 in school progress and 68 in closing performance gaps. It scored 67 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, Plummer Middle School also not rated a State accountability rating of Not Rated: SB 1365. The school posted 57 in student achievement, 69 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 69 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 Aldine Middle School and Plummer Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Aldine Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 75.98% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.59%), Whites or Caucasians (2.13%), Two or More Races (1.18%) and Asians (0.12%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Plummer Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 64.23% of student population, followed by African Americans (30.60%), Asians (2.53%), Whites or Caucasians (1.56%), Two or More Races (0.78%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, Aldine Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 92.66% compared to 89.18% at Plummer 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, Aldine Middle School has 366 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 43.31% of student population. Plummer Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 401 or about 39.08% of student population.
Aldine Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 43.31%, gifted and talented students, 5.56%, while 10.18% are in the special education program. Plummer Middle School bilingual students comprise 38.79%, gifted and talented students, 2.44%, and 10.23% are in the special education program.
Aldine Middle School's 67 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.8 years. Teachers at Plummer Middle School, numbering 68 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Aldine Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Plummer Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Aldine Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 20 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 three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Plummer Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
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