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 Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with New Middle School, which is a part of MESQUITE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School’s regular student population is 685 with a 14.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at New Middle School is 670 students and a 12.6 students/teacher ratio.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary 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 77 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 89 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, New Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 72 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 89 |
| Overall | 88 |
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.
Both schools garnered only one distinction designation or award for performance. This is in Mathematics.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 87.30% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.20%), Whites or Caucasians (2.04%), Native Americans (0.88%), Two or More Races (0.44%) and Asians (0.15%).
At New Middle School, Hispanics make up 76.42% of student population, followed by African Americans (15.52%), Whites or Caucasians (5.22%), Native Americans (1.79%), Two or More Races (0.90%) and Asians (0.15%).
Based on household incomes, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 97.81% compared to 87.31% at New 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, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 67.01% of its student population compared to 51.94% at New Middle School.
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 61.90%, gifted and talented students, 13.43%, while 13.43% are in the special education program. New Middle School bilingual students comprise 48.81%, gifted and talented students, 10.75%, and 23.13% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.20% | 63 |
| Hispanic | 87.30% | 598 |
| White | 2.04% | 14 |
| Asian | 0.15% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.88% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 685 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.81% | 670 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 67.01% | 459 |
| Total Students | 100% | 685 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 15.52% | 104 |
| Hispanic | 76.42% | 512 |
| White | 5.22% | 35 |
| Asian | 0.15% | 1 |
| Native American | 1.79% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 0.90% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 670 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 87.31% | 585 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 51.94% | 348 |
| Total Students | 100% | 670 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 61.90% | 424 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.43% | 92 |
| Special Education | 13.43% | 92 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.09% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 685 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 48.81% | 327 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.75% | 72 |
| Special Education | 23.13% | 155 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.88% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 670 |
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School's 48 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years. Teachers at New Middle School, numbering 53 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. New Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School there are 42 female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At New Middle School there are 38 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.08% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.17% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.25% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.50% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.88% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.58% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.01% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 43.15% | 23 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.38% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 87.50% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 12.50% | 6 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.67% | 38 |
| Male Teachers | 28.33% | 15 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
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