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 Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad’s regular student population is 808 with a 16.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy is 449 students and a 19.5 students/teacher ratio.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 73 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 96 in school progress, 96 in closing performance gaps and 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 83 |
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. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad’s three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy'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.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad is Hispanics who make up nearly 74.01% of student population, followed by African Americans (17.57%), Whites or Caucasians (5.69%), Two or More Races (1.61%), Native Americans (0.74%) and Asians (0.37%).
At Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, Hispanics make up 76.39% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (10.24%), African Americans (7.80%), Asians (3.34%) and Two or More Races (2.00%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 90.84% compared to 77.95% at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration 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, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 62.62% of its student population compared to 39.64% at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy.
Additionally, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad has 60.15% bilingual students, 14.98% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.49% are in the special education program. Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy’s bilingual students comprise 36.97% of student population while 4.45% are in the special education program. Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy bested Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad in one area, with nearly 76.84% of its student population in the gifted and talented program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.57% | 142 |
| Hispanic | 74.01% | 598 |
| White | 5.69% | 46 |
| Asian | 0.37% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.74% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 808 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.84% | 734 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 62.62% | 506 |
| Total Students | 100% | 808 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.80% | 35 |
| Hispanic | 76.39% | 343 |
| White | 10.24% | 46 |
| Asian | 3.34% | 15 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.00% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 449 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.95% | 350 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 39.64% | 178 |
| Total Students | 100% | 449 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 60.15% | 486 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.98% | 121 |
| Special Education | 13.49% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.03% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 808 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.97% | 166 |
| Gifted & Talented | 76.84% | 345 |
| Special Education | 4.45% | 20 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.34% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 449 |
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad's 49 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years. Teachers at Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, numbering 23 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six 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 six beginning teachers. Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad there are 35 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration Academy there are 13 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 8.11% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.17% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.17% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.31% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.06% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.17% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.04% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.09% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 34.78% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.09% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 23 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 71.60% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 28.40% | 14 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.52% | 13 |
| Male Teachers | 43.48% | 10 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 23 |
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