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.
When we compared Elgin Intermediate, which is a part of ELGIN ISD, with Manor Rise Academy, which is a part of MANOR ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Elgin Intermediate’s regular student population is 863 with a 21.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Manor Rise Academy is 507 students and a 16.7 students/teacher ratio.
Elgin Intermediate was stamped a State accountability rating of F (0-59) 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 51 in student achievement, 54 in school progress and 44 in closing performance gaps. It scored 51 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, Manor Rise Academy earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 59 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 67 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 51 |
| Student Progress | 54 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 44 |
| Overall | 51 |
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 Elgin Intermediate and Manor Rise Academy are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Elgin Intermediate is Hispanics who make up nearly 77.52% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (10.08%), African Americans (8.34%), Two or More Races (3.59%) and Native Americans (0.12%). There is no Asians student in the school.
The student population at Manor Rise Academy is also predominantly by Hispanics at 53.45%, followed by African Americans (27.22%), Whites or Caucasians (9.27%), Asians (4.93%), Two or More Races (4.54%) and Native Americans (0.20%).
Based on household incomes, Elgin Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 82.73% compared to 58.19% at Manor Rise Academy.
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, Elgin Intermediate has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 48.32% of its student population compared to 35.11% at Manor Rise Academy.
Elgin Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 52.49%, gifted and talented students, 12.51%, while 17.27% are in the special education program. Manor Rise Academy bilingual students comprise 33.93%, gifted and talented students, 9.47%, and 12.03% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.34% | 72 |
| Hispanic | 77.52% | 669 |
| White | 10.08% | 87 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 863 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 82.73% | 714 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.32% | 417 |
| Total Students | 100% | 863 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.22% | 138 |
| Hispanic | 53.45% | 271 |
| White | 9.27% | 47 |
| Asian | 4.93% | 25 |
| Native American | 0.20% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.54% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 507 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.19% | 295 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.11% | 178 |
| Total Students | 100% | 507 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 52.49% | 453 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.51% | 108 |
| Special Education | 17.27% | 149 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.53% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100% | 863 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 33.93% | 172 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.47% | 48 |
| Special Education | 12.03% | 61 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.29% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 507 |
Elgin Intermediate's 39 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.2 years. Teachers at Manor Rise Academy, numbering 30 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Elgin Intermediate has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Manor Rise Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine 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 Elgin Intermediate there are 27 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Manor Rise Academy there are 21 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.53% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.79% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.65% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.73% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.88% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 18.69% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.96% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.08% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.28% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.61% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 19.08% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.94% | 27 |
| Male Teachers | 31.31% | 12 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.72% | 22 |
| Male Teachers | 29.28% | 9 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
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