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 above average middle schools: Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science and Sellers Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GARLAND ISD.
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science’s regular student population is 956 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sellers Middle School is 852 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 70 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 85 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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 also 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.
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| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 85 |
| Overall | 75 |
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. For Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science this is in 25% closing performance gaps while Sellers Middle School secured one for Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science. They make up for 46.97% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.69%), Whites or Caucasians (17.57%), Asians (5.54%), Two or More Races (4.60%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
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 Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 65.38% 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, Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science has 255 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 26.67% of student population. Sellers Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 397 or about 46.60% of student population.
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science’s bilingual students comprise 24.69%, gifted and talented students, 5.44%, while 18.62% 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 | 24.69% | 236 |
| Hispanic | 46.97% | 449 |
| White | 17.57% | 168 |
| Asian | 5.54% | 53 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4.60% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 956 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.38% | 625 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 26.67% | 255 |
| Total Students | 100% | 956 |
| 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 | 24.69% | 236 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.44% | 52 |
| Special Education | 18.62% | 178 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.66% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 956 |
| 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 |
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science's 60 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 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, Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven 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 Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science there are 43 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by six 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 | 1.66% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.47% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.15% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.31% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.43% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.98% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| 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 |
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| Female Teachers | 72.21% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 27.79% | 17 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| 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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