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: Fowler Middle School and Clark Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FRISCO ISD.
Fowler Middle School’s regular student population is 967 with a 15.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Clark Middle School is 824 students and a 13.2 students/teacher ratio.
Fowler 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 97 in student achievement, 95 in school progress and 96 in closing performance gaps. It scored 97 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, Clark Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 97 |
| Student Progress | 95 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 96 |
| Overall | 97 |
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. Fowler Middle School bagged all seven distinction awards in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Clark Middle School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Fowler Middle School is Asians who make up nearly 72.60% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (13.86%), African Americans (5.89%), Hispanics (5.07%), Two or More Races (1.96%) and Native Americans (0.62%).
The student population at Clark Middle School is also predominantly by Asians at 39.44%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.85%), Hispanics (18.08%), African Americans (13.11%) and Two or More Races (3.40%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Fowler Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 6.41% compared to 23.54% at Clark 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, Fowler Middle School has 88 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.10% of student population. Clark Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 112 or about 13.59% of student population.
Fowler Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 9.10%, gifted and talented students, 26.47%, while 9.31% are in the special education program. Clark Middle School bilingual students comprise 13.35%, gifted and talented students, 10.07%, and 12.50% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.89% | 57 |
| Hispanic | 5.07% | 49 |
| White | 13.86% | 134 |
| Asian | 72.60% | 702 |
| Native American | 0.62% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 967 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 6.41% | 62 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.10% | 88 |
| Total Students | 100% | 967 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.11% | 108 |
| Hispanic | 18.08% | 149 |
| White | 25.85% | 213 |
| Asian | 39.44% | 325 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.40% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 824 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 23.54% | 194 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.59% | 112 |
| Total Students | 100% | 824 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.10% | 88 |
| Gifted & Talented | 26.47% | 256 |
| Special Education | 9.31% | 90 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.62% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 967 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 13.35% | 110 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.07% | 83 |
| Special Education | 12.50% | 103 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.60% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 824 |
Fowler Middle School's 61 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years. Teachers at Clark Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Fowler Middle School no teacher 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, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Clark 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, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 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 Fowler Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by six 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.
At Clark Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.07% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.58% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.01% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.55% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.79% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.60% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 28.21% | 18 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.29% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 9.46% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.92% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.53% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 75.32% | 46 |
| Male Teachers | 24.68% | 15 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.99% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 28.85% | 18 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
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