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 J L Long Middle School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
J L Long Middle School’s regular student population is 1,079 with a 16.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove is 385 students and a 16 students/teacher ratio.
J L Long Middle School 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 78 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 97 in school progress, 98 in closing performance gaps and 97 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 82 |
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. J L Long Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Read/ELA. School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove'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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at J L Long Middle School. They make up for 59.96% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.99%), African Americans (7.97%), Two or More Races (2.04%), Native Americans (1.20%) and Asians (0.83%).
At School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, Hispanics make up 96.10% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (1.56%), African Americans (1.30%), Native Americans (0.52%), Asians (0.26%) and Two or More Races (0.26%).
Based on household incomes, the J L Long Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 63.67% compared to 92.73% at School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove.
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, J L Long Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 33.92% of its student population compared to 45.45% at School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove.
In addition, J L Long Middle School has 31.14% bilingual students, 31.51% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.57% are in the special education program. This stacks up against School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove with 59.48% bilingual students, 74.81% gifted and talented students and 2.08% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.97% | 86 |
| Hispanic | 59.96% | 647 |
| White | 27.99% | 302 |
| Asian | 0.83% | 9 |
| Native American | 1.20% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,079 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.67% | 687 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.92% | 366 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,079 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.30% | 5 |
| Hispanic | 96.10% | 370 |
| White | 1.56% | 6 |
| Asian | 0.26% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.26% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 385 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.73% | 357 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 45.45% | 175 |
| Total Students | 100% | 385 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 31.14% | 336 |
| Gifted & Talented | 31.51% | 340 |
| Special Education | 15.57% | 168 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.51% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,079 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 59.48% | 229 |
| Gifted & Talented | 74.81% | 288 |
| Special Education | 2.08% | 8 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.16% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 385 |
J L Long Middle School's 66 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.6 years. Teachers at School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove, numbering 24 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, J L Long Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four 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 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At J L Long Middle School there are 43 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 11 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 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 School For The Talented & Gifted In Pleasant Grove there are 14 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. 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 | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.06% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.79% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 9.09% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 54.55% | 36 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.52% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.17% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.83% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 37.50% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.33% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.17% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 65.15% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 34.85% | 23 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.33% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 41.67% | 10 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 24 |
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