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 excellent middle schools: Ereckson Middle School and Beverly Cheatham Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALLEN ISD.
Ereckson Middle School’s regular student population is 1,262 with a 17.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Beverly Cheatham Elementary School is 669 students and a 17 students/teacher ratio.
Ereckson Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 94 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 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, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 95 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 94 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Ereckson Middle School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Beverly Cheatham Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Ereckson Middle School. They make up for 35.02% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (34.47%), Hispanics (14.90%), African Americans (10.38%), Two or More Races (4.28%) and Native Americans (0.63%).
The student population at Beverly Cheatham Elementary School is also predominantly by Asians at 48.13%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.45%), Hispanics (11.06%), African Americans (6.73%), Two or More Races (3.89%) and Native Americans (0.60%).
Based on household incomes, Ereckson Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 19.89% compared to 13.75% at Beverly Cheatham Elementary 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, Ereckson Middle School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 9.90% of its student population compared to 17.34% at Beverly Cheatham Elementary School.
Ereckson Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 9.51%, gifted and talented students, 23.69%, while 12.36% are in the special education program. Beverly Cheatham Elementary School bilingual students comprise 16.89%, gifted and talented students, 18.24%, and 15.70% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.38% | 131 |
| Hispanic | 14.90% | 188 |
| White | 34.47% | 435 |
| Asian | 35.02% | 442 |
| Native American | 0.63% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 4.28% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,262 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.89% | 251 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.90% | 125 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,262 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.73% | 45 |
| Hispanic | 11.06% | 74 |
| White | 29.45% | 197 |
| Asian | 48.13% | 322 |
| Native American | 0.60% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3.89% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 669 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 13.75% | 92 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.34% | 116 |
| Total Students | 100% | 669 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 9.51% | 120 |
| Gifted & Talented | 23.69% | 299 |
| Special Education | 12.36% | 156 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.41% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,262 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.89% | 113 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.24% | 122 |
| Special Education | 15.70% | 105 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.54% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 669 |
Ereckson Middle School's 70 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.7 years. Teachers at Beverly Cheatham Elementary School, numbering 39 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ereckson Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 18 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Beverly Cheatham Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight 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 Ereckson Middle School there are 52 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 11 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.
At Beverly Cheatham Elementary School there are 39 female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 1.41% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 25.14% | 18 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.12% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.62% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 12.71% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.85% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 25.63% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.71% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.02% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.56% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.08% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 74.58% | 53 |
| Male Teachers | 25.42% | 18 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 99.49% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 0.51% | 0 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 39 |
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