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 Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Sam Houston Middle School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School’s regular student population is 547 with a 15.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sam Houston Middle School is 775 students and a 13.3 students/teacher ratio.
Martha Turner Reilly 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 79 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Sam Houston Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 74 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Sam Houston Middle School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.58% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (14.63%), African Americans (8.41%), Two or More Races (3.66%) and Asians (0.73%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Sam Houston Middle School, Hispanics make up 87.35% of student population, followed by African Americans (5.03%), Whites or Caucasians (3.61%), Asians (1.94%), Two or More Races (1.68%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
Based on household incomes, the Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 75.50% compared to 89.81% at Sam Houston 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, Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School has 252 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 46.07% of student population. Sam Houston Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 508 or about 65.55% of student population.
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 57.22%, gifted and talented students, 16.09%, while 16.45% are in the special education program. Sam Houston Middle School bilingual students comprise 63.23%, gifted and talented students, 3.10%, and 21.42% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.41% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 72.58% | 397 |
| White | 14.63% | 80 |
| Asian | 0.73% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 547 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 75.50% | 413 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 46.07% | 252 |
| Total Students | 100% | 547 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.03% | 39 |
| Hispanic | 87.35% | 677 |
| White | 3.61% | 28 |
| Asian | 1.94% | 15 |
| Native American | 0.39% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 775 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.81% | 696 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 65.55% | 508 |
| Total Students | 100% | 775 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 57.22% | 313 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.09% | 88 |
| Special Education | 16.45% | 90 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.83% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 547 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 63.23% | 490 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.10% | 24 |
| Special Education | 21.42% | 166 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.72% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 775 |
Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School's 35 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years. Teachers at Sam Houston Middle School, numbering 58 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Sam Houston Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 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 Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by ten 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.
At Sam Houston Middle School there are 34 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.52% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.16% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.50% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.16% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.67% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.15% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.15% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.09% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.62% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.71% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.28% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 96.32% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 3.68% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 35 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.97% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 39.86% | 23 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
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