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: North Richland Middle School and Haltom Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the BIRDVILLE ISD.
North Richland Middle School’s regular student population is 874 with a 15.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Haltom Middle School is 1,002 students and a 15.5 students/teacher ratio.
North Richland 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 74 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 72 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, Haltom Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 74 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 79 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.
Haltom Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. North Richland Middle School has no distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at North Richland Middle School. They make up for 39.70% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (39.24%), African Americans (10.18%), Asians (5.38%), Two or More Races (5.03%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
At Haltom Middle School, Hispanics make up 77.94% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.28%), Asians (4.89%), African Americans (3.39%), Two or More Races (1.30%) and Native Americans (0.10%).
Based on household incomes, the North Richland Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 62.13% compared to 81.64% at Haltom 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, North Richland Middle School has 196 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 22.43% of student population. Haltom Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 446 or about 44.51% of student population.
North Richland Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 22.43%, gifted and talented students, 6.64%, while 13.04% are in the special education program. Haltom Middle School bilingual students comprise 44.01%, gifted and talented students, 4.59%, and 10.48% are in the special education program.
North Richland Middle School's 57 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.1 years. Teachers at Haltom Middle School, numbering 64 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9 years.
Of its teaching staff, North Richland Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Haltom Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 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 North Richland Middle School there are 40 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Haltom Middle School there are 48 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by ten 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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