Compare Scoggins Middle School with Wester Middle School

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: Scoggins Middle School and Wester 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.

Scoggins Middle School’s regular student population is 809 with a 14.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Wester Middle School is 918 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Scoggins 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 91 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Wester Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 94 in closing performance gaps and 95 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Rating
A
Excellent
Start FullStart FullStart FullStart FullStart Full 5/5
Student Achievement 91
Student Progress 89
Closing Performance Gaps 93
Overall 92
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Rating
A
Excellent
Start FullStart FullStart FullStart FullStart Full 5/5
Student Achievement 95
Student Progress 93
Closing Performance Gaps 94
Overall 95
Distinction Designations

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. Scoggins Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps. Wester Middle School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Distinctions 1/7
Distinctions 7/7
Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Scoggins Middle School. They make up for 35.11% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.22%), African Americans (18.79%), Hispanics (13.97%), Two or More Races (6.43%) and Native Americans (0.37%).

The student population at Wester Middle School is also predominantly by Asians at 42.48%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (30.61%), Hispanics (11.76%), African Americans (8.82%), Two or More Races (5.56%) and Native Americans (0.65%).

Based on household incomes, Scoggins Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 21.38% compared to 11.87% at Wester 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, Scoggins Middle School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 7.42% of its student population compared to 6.21% at Wester Middle School.

In addition, Scoggins Middle School has 7.17% bilingual students, 14.71% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.10% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Wester Middle School with 6.10% bilingual students, 15.80% gifted and talented students and 11.98% students in the special education program.

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Racial/Ethnic Groups Percentage Students
African American 18.79% 152
Hispanic 13.97% 113
White 25.22% 204
Asian 35.11% 284
Native American 0.37% 3
Two or More Races 6.43% 52
Total Students 100.00% 809
Eco Disadvantaged 21.38% 173
Limited English Proficiency 7.42% 60
Total Students 100% 809
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Racial/Ethnic Groups Percentage Students
African American 8.82% 81
Hispanic 11.76% 108
White 30.61% 281
Asian 42.48% 390
Native American 0.65% 6
Two or More Races 5.56% 51
Total Students 100.00% 918
Eco Disadvantaged 11.87% 109
Limited English Proficiency 6.21% 57
Total Students 100% 918

Program

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Program Percentage Students
Bilingual 7.17% 58
Gifted & Talented 14.71% 119
Special Education 13.10% 106
Teacher Student Ratio 1.83% 15
Total Students 100% 809
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Program Percentage Students
Bilingual 6.10% 56
Gifted & Talented 15.80% 145
Special Education 11.98% 110
Teacher Student Ratio 1.66% 15
Total Students 100% 918
Staff Profile

Scoggins Middle School's 54 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years. Teachers at Wester Middle School, numbering 60 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.2 years.

Of its teaching staff, Scoggins Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Wester Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 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 Scoggins Middle School there are 41 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.

At Wester Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by five 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.

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035

Experience

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Metric Percentage Teachers
Over 30 years 2.74% 2
20 - 30 years 13.50% 7
10 - 20 years 24.45% 13
6 - 10 years 27.19% 15
1- 5 years 28.83% 16
Beginning Teacher 3.28% 2
Teacher Experience Average 10.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.1 yrs
Total Teachers 100% 55
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Metric Percentage Teachers
Over 30 years 1.65% 1
20 - 30 years 28.43% 17
10 - 20 years 19.50% 12
6 - 10 years 17.85% 11
1- 5 years 25.95% 16
Beginning Teacher 6.45% 4
Teacher Experience Average 13.2 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.2 yrs
Total Teachers 100% 61

Teacher Type

Scoggins Middle School
Directions7070 STACY RD, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
Type Percentage Teachers
Female Teachers 75.36% 41
Male Teachers 24.45% 13
School Admin 4
School Support 5
Edu Aids 4
Special Education 4
Total Teachers 100% 55
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Type Percentage Teachers
Female Teachers 73.55% 45
Male Teachers 26.61% 16
School Admin 5
School Support 6
Edu Aids 5
Special Education 6
Total Teachers 100% 61
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