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: Rayburn Middle School and Pease 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.
Rayburn Middle School’s regular student population is 826 with a 13 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Pease Middle School is 878 students and a 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Rayburn 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 62 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 71 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, Pease Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 60 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 77 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.
Pease Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in with 25% student progress. Rayburn Middle School has no distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Rayburn Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 86.44% of student population, followed by African Americans (7.63%), Whites or Caucasians (4.12%), Two or More Races (1.45%), Asians (0.24%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
At Pease Middle School, Hispanics make up 82.35% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (7.18%), African Americans (6.38%), Two or More Races (2.39%), Asians (1.14%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
Based on household incomes, Rayburn Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 85.47% compared to 78.82% at Pease 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, Rayburn Middle School has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.59% of its student population compared to 10.48% at Pease Middle School.
Rayburn Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 11.14%, gifted and talented students, 6.78%, while 16.46% are in the special education program. Pease Middle School bilingual students comprise 8.31%, gifted and talented students, 5.92%, and 15.83% are in the special education program.
Rayburn Middle School's 63 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.4 years. Teachers at Pease Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Rayburn Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Pease Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Rayburn Middle School there are 41 female teachers and 22 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 two staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Pease Middle School there are 41 female teachers and 20 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
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