Compare Berry Middle School with Agnew Middle School

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.

Performance Indicators

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.

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Rating
C
Average
Start FullStart FullStart FullStar EmptyStar Empty 3/5
Student Achievement 70
Student Progress 75
Closing Performance Gaps 63
Overall 71
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Rating
C
Average
Start FullStart FullStart FullStar EmptyStar Empty 3/5
Student Achievement 74
Student Progress 82
Closing Performance Gaps 73
Overall 79
Distinction Designations

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.

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Distinctions 1/7
Distinctions 1/7
Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

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.

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
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
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
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

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
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
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
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
Staff Profile

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.

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149

Experience

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
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
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
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

Teacher Type

Berry Middle School
Directions2675 BEAR DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75181
Type Percentage Teachers
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
Agnew Middle School
Directions729 WILKINSON DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75149
Type Percentage Teachers
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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