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 Chisholm Trail Middle School, which is a part of NORTHWEST ISD, with Truett Wilson Middle School, which is a part of NORTHWEST ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Chisholm Trail Middle School’s regular student population is 878 with a 14.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Truett Wilson Middle School is 941 students and a 14.3 students/teacher ratio.
Chisholm Trail Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 75 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 80 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, Truett Wilson Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 76 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 80 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Chisholm Trail Middle School and Truett Wilson Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Chisholm Trail Middle School. They make up for 42.37% of student population, followed by Hispanics (38.61%), African Americans (10.25%), Asians (4.21%), Two or More Races (3.99%) and Native Americans (0.23%).
The student population at Truett Wilson Middle School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 40.17%, followed by Hispanics (26.89%), African Americans (22.85%), Asians (4.68%), Two or More Races (4.57%) and Native Americans (0.43%).
Based on household incomes, Chisholm Trail Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 42.26% compared to 34.96% at Truett Wilson 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, Chisholm Trail Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 16.17% of its student population compared to 8.82% at Truett Wilson Middle School.
In addition, Chisholm Trail Middle School has 15.72% bilingual students, 8.77% are in the gifted and talented program, while 22.89% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Truett Wilson Middle School with 8.08% bilingual students, 10.95% gifted and talented students and 21.79% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.25% | 90 |
| Hispanic | 38.61% | 339 |
| White | 42.37% | 372 |
| Asian | 4.21% | 37 |
| Native American | 0.23% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 878 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 42.26% | 371 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.17% | 142 |
| Total Students | 100% | 878 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.85% | 215 |
| Hispanic | 26.89% | 253 |
| White | 40.17% | 378 |
| Asian | 4.68% | 44 |
| Native American | 0.43% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4.57% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 941 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.96% | 329 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.82% | 83 |
| Total Students | 100% | 941 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.72% | 138 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.77% | 77 |
| Special Education | 22.89% | 201 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.64% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 878 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.08% | 76 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.95% | 103 |
| Special Education | 21.79% | 205 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.52% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 941 |
Chisholm Trail Middle School's 61 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years. Teachers at Truett Wilson Middle School, numbering 65 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Chisholm Trail Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Truett Wilson Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Chisholm Trail Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Truett Wilson Middle School there are 48 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine 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 eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.27% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.04% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.31% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.26% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.93% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.18% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.44% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.42% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.11% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.16% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.87% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.32% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 26.84% | 16 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 73.82% | 49 |
| Male Teachers | 26.18% | 17 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
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