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: Connally Middle School and Stevenson Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the NORTHSIDE ISD.
Connally Middle School’s regular student population is 800 with a 16.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Stevenson Middle School is 1,106 students and a 15.7 students/teacher ratio.
Connally 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 76 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Stevenson Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 78 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.
Connally Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Stevenson Middle School did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Connally Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.75% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (18.63%), African Americans (4.00%), Two or More Races (2.75%), Asians (1.63%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
At Stevenson Middle School, Hispanics make up 72.69% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (20.71%), African Americans (3.07%), Two or More Races (1.72%), Asians (1.08%) and Native Americans (0.45%).
Based on household incomes, Connally Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 47.13% compared to 40.96% at Stevenson 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, Connally Middle School has 53 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.63% of student population. Stevenson Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 76 or about 6.87% of student population.
Connally Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 5.50%, gifted and talented students, 12.63%, while 13.25% are in the special education program. Stevenson Middle School bilingual students comprise 4.25%, gifted and talented students, 9.49%, and 14.65% are in the special education program.
Connally Middle School's 47 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years. Teachers at Stevenson Middle School, numbering 70 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 11.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Connally Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Stevenson Middle School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Connally Middle School there are 33 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six 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 seven more working as school support staff.
At Stevenson Middle School there are 51 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
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