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 Lorenzo Loya Primary School, which is a part of SAN ELIZARIO ISD, with Tornillo Junior High School, which is a part of TORNILLO ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Lorenzo Loya Primary School’s regular student population is 169 with a 15.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Tornillo Junior High School is 150 students and a 12.9 students/teacher ratio.
Lorenzo Loya Primary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69). It scored 69 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 only.
On the other hand, Tornillo Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 80 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
Tornillo Junior High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and with 25% student progress. Lorenzo Loya Primary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Lorenzo Loya Primary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 97.04% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (2.37%) and Two or More Races (0.59%). There is no African Americans, Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
At Tornillo Junior High School, Hispanics make up 99.33% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (0.67%). There is no African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Lorenzo Loya Primary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 86.39% compared to 90.00% at Tornillo Junior High 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, Lorenzo Loya Primary School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 66.86% of its student population compared to 69.33% at Tornillo Junior High School.
Lorenzo Loya Primary School has no gifted and talented student, while 11.24% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 57.99% students. Tornillo Junior High School 12.00% are in the special education program, 18.67% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 45.33% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.00% | - |
| Hispanic | 97.04% | 164 |
| White | 2.37% | 4 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 169 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 86.39% | 146 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 66.86% | 113 |
| Total Students | 100% | 169 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.00% | - |
| Hispanic | 99.33% | 149 |
| White | 0.67% | 1 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 150 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.00% | 135 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 69.33% | 104 |
| Total Students | 100% | 150 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 57.99% | 98 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.24% | 19 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 9.29% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 169 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 45.33% | 68 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.67% | 28 |
| Special Education | 12.00% | 18 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 8.60% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 150 |
Lorenzo Loya Primary School's ten teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.2 years. Teachers at Tornillo Junior High School, numbering 11 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lorenzo Loya Primary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Tornillo Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while two 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 Lorenzo Loya Primary School there are nine female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Tornillo Junior High School there are six female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.41% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.41% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 46.30% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.74% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.15% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.62% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.86% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.31% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.66% | 2 |
| Beginning Teacher | 21.55% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 12 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 91.67% | 10 |
| Male Teachers | 7.41% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 11 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.62% | 7 |
| Male Teachers | 41.38% | 5 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 12 |
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