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: Berry Middle School and Agnew Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the MESQUITE ISD.
Berry Middle School’s regular student population is 597 with a 13.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Agnew Middle School is 1,070 students and a 14.6 students/teacher ratio.
Berry Middle School 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, 75 in school progress and 63 in closing performance gaps. It scored 71 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, Agnew Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 74 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 63 |
| Overall | 71 |
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 Berry Middle School this is in Science while Agnew Middle School secured one for Mathematics.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Berry Middle School. They make up for 50.25% of student population, followed by Hispanics (35.85%), Whites or Caucasians (8.38%), Two or More Races (2.18%), Asians (1.84%) and Native Americans (1.34%).
At Agnew Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 58.41% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.31%), Whites or Caucasians (13.83%), Two or More Races (3.27%), Asians (1.50%) and Native Americans (1.50%).
Based on household incomes, the Berry Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 74.20% compared to 78.22% at Agnew 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, Berry Middle School has 88 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 14.74% of student population. Agnew Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 303 or about 28.32% of student population.
In addition, Berry Middle School has 12.06% bilingual students, 12.56% are in the gifted and talented program, while 20.77% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Agnew Middle School with 26.82% bilingual students, 13.74% gifted and talented students and 17.10% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 50.25% | 300 |
| Hispanic | 35.85% | 214 |
| White | 8.38% | 50 |
| Asian | 1.84% | 11 |
| Native American | 1.34% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 597 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 74.20% | 443 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.74% | 88 |
| Total Students | 100% | 597 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.31% | 228 |
| Hispanic | 58.41% | 625 |
| White | 13.83% | 148 |
| Asian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Native American | 1.50% | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,070 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 78.22% | 837 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.32% | 303 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,070 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.06% | 72 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.56% | 75 |
| Special Education | 20.77% | 124 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.29% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 597 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 26.82% | 287 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.74% | 147 |
| Special Education | 17.10% | 183 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.36% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,070 |
Berry Middle School's 43 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years. Teachers at Agnew Middle School, numbering 73 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Berry Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Agnew Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Berry Middle School there are 30 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by eight 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.
At Agnew Middle School there are 52 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.29% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.61% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.88% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.31% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.27% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.86% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.37% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.05% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.42% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.99% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.86% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.31% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 69.79% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 30.21% | 13 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 71.14% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 28.86% | 21 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
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