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 below average middle schools: Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School and West Dallas Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the DALLAS ISD.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School’s regular student population is 427 with a 13.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at West Dallas Junior High School is 353 students and a 16.4 students/teacher ratio.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 57 in student achievement, 66 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, West Dallas Junior High School also earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 58 in student achievement, 69 in school progress, 62 in closing performance gaps and 67 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 57 |
| Student Progress | 66 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School and West Dallas Junior High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School. They make up for 48.48% of student population, followed by Hispanics (44.96%), Asians (2.34%), Whites or Caucasians (2.11%), Native Americans (1.17%) and Two or More Races (0.94%).
At West Dallas Junior High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 62.61% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.84%), Whites or Caucasians (0.85%), Two or More Races (0.85%), Native Americans (0.57%) and Asians (0.28%).
Based on household incomes, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 98.36% compared to 97.45% at West Dallas Junior High 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, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 42.39% of its student population compared to 37.11% at West Dallas Junior High School.
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 39.34%, gifted and talented students, 18.03%, while 17.33% are in the special education program. West Dallas Junior High School bilingual students comprise 35.41%, gifted and talented students, 16.71%, and 16.15% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 48.48% | 207 |
| Hispanic | 44.96% | 192 |
| White | 2.11% | 9 |
| Asian | 2.34% | 10 |
| Native American | 1.17% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 427 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.36% | 420 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 42.39% | 181 |
| Total Students | 100% | 427 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.84% | 123 |
| Hispanic | 62.61% | 221 |
| White | 0.85% | 3 |
| Asian | 0.28% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.57% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 353 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.45% | 344 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.11% | 131 |
| Total Students | 100% | 353 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 39.34% | 168 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.03% | 77 |
| Special Education | 17.33% | 74 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.23% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 427 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 35.41% | 125 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.71% | 59 |
| Special Education | 16.15% | 57 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.65% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 353 |
Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School's 31 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.5 years. Teachers at West Dallas Junior High School, numbering 21 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. West Dallas Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Dr Frederick Douglass Todd Sr Middle School there are 26 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At West Dallas Junior High School there are 13 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.68% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 9.68% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 38.71% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.94% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.98% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 13.95% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.60% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 55.81% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.65% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 83.87% | 26 |
| Male Teachers | 16.13% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.47% | 13 |
| Male Teachers | 39.53% | 9 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
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