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 Vernon Schrade Middle School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, with Sellers Middle School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Vernon Schrade Middle School’s regular student population is 697 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sellers Middle School is 852 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Vernon Schrade Middle School earned 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 62 in student achievement, 59 in school progress and 70 in closing performance gaps. It scored 64 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, Sellers Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 62 |
| Student Progress | 59 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 70 |
| Overall | 64 |
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.
Sellers Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Social Studies. Vernon Schrade Middle School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Vernon Schrade Middle School. They make up for 35.58% of student population, followed by Hispanics (32.86%), Whites or Caucasians (19.80%), Asians (6.46%), Two or More Races (5.02%) and Native Americans (0.14%).
At Sellers Middle School, Hispanics make up 66.31% of student population, followed by African Americans (14.44%), Asians (8.33%), Whites or Caucasians (7.39%), Two or More Races (2.82%) and Native Americans (0.47%).
Based on household incomes, the Vernon Schrade Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 65.57% compared to 82.86% at Sellers 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, Vernon Schrade Middle School has 124 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.79% of student population. Sellers Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 397 or about 46.60% of student population.
Vernon Schrade Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 16.50%, gifted and talented students, 5.45%, while 17.93% are in the special education program. Sellers Middle School bilingual students comprise 46.48%, gifted and talented students, 4.46%, and 15.38% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 35.58% | 248 |
| Hispanic | 32.86% | 229 |
| White | 19.80% | 138 |
| Asian | 6.46% | 45 |
| Native American | 0.14% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.02% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 697 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.57% | 457 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.79% | 124 |
| Total Students | 100% | 697 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.44% | 123 |
| Hispanic | 66.31% | 565 |
| White | 7.39% | 63 |
| Asian | 8.33% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.47% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 852 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 82.86% | 706 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 46.60% | 397 |
| Total Students | 100% | 852 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.50% | 115 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.45% | 38 |
| Special Education | 17.93% | 125 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.94% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 697 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 46.48% | 396 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.46% | 38 |
| Special Education | 15.38% | 131 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.78% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 852 |
Vernon Schrade Middle School's 51 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8 years. Teachers at Sellers Middle School, numbering 56 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Vernon Schrade Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Sellers Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six 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 Vernon Schrade Middle School there are 34 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Sellers Middle School there are 30 female teachers and 25 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by four 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.19% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.37% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 11.78% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.90% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 48.07% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.69% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.96% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.93% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.74% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.34% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.65% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.38% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.60% | 35 |
| Male Teachers | 33.40% | 17 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 54.19% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 45.81% | 26 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
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