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 Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, with J W Williams Middle School, which is a part of ROCKWALL ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science’s regular student population is 956 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at J W Williams Middle School is 819 students and a 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science earned 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, J W Williams Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 92 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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Except for Science, Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science earned one out of seven distinctions. J W Williams Middle School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and 25% closing performance gaps.
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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 J W Williams Middle School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 59.22% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.29%), African Americans (10.99%), Two or More Races (5.74%), Asians (3.79%) and Native Americans (0.73%).
Based on household incomes, Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 65.38% compared to 19.78% at J W Williams 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 a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 26.67% of its student population compared to 3.30% at J W Williams Middle School.
In addition, Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & Science has 24.69% bilingual students, 5.44% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.62% are in the special education program. This stacks up against J W Williams Middle School with 3.17% bilingual students, 12.82% gifted and talented students and 16.24% students 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 | 10.99% | 90 |
| Hispanic | 19.29% | 158 |
| White | 59.22% | 485 |
| Asian | 3.79% | 31 |
| Native American | 0.73% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 5.74% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 819 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.78% | 162 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.30% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100% | 819 |
| 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 | 3.17% | 26 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.82% | 105 |
| Special Education | 16.24% | 133 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.14% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 819 |
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 J W Williams Middle School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.2 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. J W Williams Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three 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 J W Williams Middle School there are 31 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one 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 | 1.71% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.23% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.49% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.03% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.56% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.98% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| 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 | 67.09% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 32.91% | 15 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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