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: Eastern Hills Middle School and Charles E Patterson Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KILLEEN ISD.
Eastern Hills Middle School’s regular student population is 613 with a 15.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Charles E Patterson Middle School is 1,014 students and a 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Eastern Hills 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 64 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 61 in closing performance gaps. It scored 70 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, Charles E Patterson Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 70 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 74 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.
Eastern Hills Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Charles E Patterson Middle School did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Eastern Hills Middle School. They make up for 35.24% of student population, followed by African Americans (29.69%), Whites or Caucasians (19.41%), Two or More Races (10.77%), Asians (2.12%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
The student population at Charles E Patterson Middle School is also predominantly by African Americans at 35.80%, followed by Hispanics (30.28%), Whites or Caucasians (16.77%), Two or More Races (11.74%), Asians (3.35%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
Based on household incomes, Eastern Hills Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 88.74% compared to 49.31% at Charles E Patterson 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, Eastern Hills Middle School has 88 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 14.36% of student population. Charles E Patterson Middle School has more ELLs at 93 or about 9.17% of student population.
In addition, Eastern Hills Middle School has 13.70% bilingual students, 1.96% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.92% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Charles E Patterson Middle School with 8.68% bilingual students, 4.83% gifted and talented students and 17.65% students in the special education program.
Eastern Hills Middle School's 39 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.1 years. Teachers at Charles E Patterson Middle School, numbering 59 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Eastern Hills Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Charles E Patterson Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 20 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Eastern Hills Middle School there are 29 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Charles E Patterson Middle School there are 42 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
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