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: Nimitz Middle School and Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD.
Nimitz Middle School’s regular student population is 1,310 with a 19.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School is 1,227 students and a 18.7 students/teacher ratio.
Nimitz 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 71 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 74 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, Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 74 |
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 Nimitz Middle School and Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor 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, the dominant group in Nimitz Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 73.51% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (17.10%), African Americans (5.95%), Asians (1.83%), Two or More Races (1.37%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
At Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School, Hispanics make up 74.74% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.54%), African Americans (3.83%), Two or More Races (2.85%), Asians (0.98%) and Native Americans (0.33%).
Based on household incomes, the Nimitz Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 67.56% compared to 69.68% at Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor 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, Nimitz Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 18.70% of its student population compared to 16.87% at Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School.
Nimitz Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 17.86%, gifted and talented students, 16.41%, while 10.08% are in the special education program. Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School bilingual students comprise 15.48%, gifted and talented students, 11.90%, and 12.31% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.95% | 78 |
| Hispanic | 73.51% | 963 |
| White | 17.10% | 224 |
| Asian | 1.83% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,310 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 67.56% | 885 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.70% | 245 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,310 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.83% | 47 |
| Hispanic | 74.74% | 917 |
| White | 16.54% | 203 |
| Asian | 0.98% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.85% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,227 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.68% | 855 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.87% | 207 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,227 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.86% | 234 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.41% | 215 |
| Special Education | 10.08% | 132 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.52% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,310 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.48% | 190 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.90% | 146 |
| Special Education | 12.31% | 151 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.52% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,227 |
Nimitz Middle School's 65 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years. Teachers at Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School, numbering 65 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Nimitz Middle School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 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 Nimitz Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle School there are 42 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.69% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.33% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.00% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.54% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.08% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.36% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.58% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.23% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.69% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.37% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.15% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.98% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.28% | 47 |
| Male Teachers | 28.72% | 19 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 65.19% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 34.81% | 23 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
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