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: Dobie Junior High School and Ray D Corbett Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD.
Dobie Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,231 with a 17.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Ray D Corbett Junior High School is 1,113 students and a 17.1 students/teacher ratio.
Dobie Junior High 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 82 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Ray D Corbett Junior High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 82 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 82 |
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.
Ray D Corbett Junior High School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. Dobie Junior High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Dobie Junior High School. They make up for 44.68% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (30.30%), African Americans (14.78%), Two or More Races (8.04%), Asians (1.54%) and Native Americans (0.32%).
The student population at Ray D Corbett Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 49.33%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.24%), African Americans (8.63%), Two or More Races (7.01%), Asians (1.53%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
Based on household incomes, the Dobie Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 28.35% compared to 35.58% at Ray D Corbett 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, Dobie Junior High School has 34 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 2.76% of student population. Ray D Corbett Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 75 or about 6.74% of student population.
Dobie Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 2.68%, gifted and talented students, 12.59%, while 19.01% are in the special education program. Ray D Corbett Junior High School bilingual students comprise 6.56%, gifted and talented students, 9.34%, and 19.68% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.78% | 182 |
| Hispanic | 44.68% | 550 |
| White | 30.30% | 373 |
| Asian | 1.54% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.32% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 8.04% | 99 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,231 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 28.35% | 349 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.76% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,231 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.63% | 96 |
| Hispanic | 49.33% | 549 |
| White | 33.24% | 370 |
| Asian | 1.53% | 17 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 7.01% | 78 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,113 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.58% | 396 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.74% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,113 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.68% | 33 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.59% | 155 |
| Special Education | 19.01% | 234 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.40% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,231 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.56% | 73 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.34% | 104 |
| Special Education | 19.68% | 219 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.54% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,113 |
Dobie Junior High School's 71 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.8 years. Teachers at Ray D Corbett Junior High School, numbering 65 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Dobie Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Ray D Corbett Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 20 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Dobie Junior High School there are 49 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six 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 five more working as school support staff.
At Ray D Corbett Junior High School there are 38 female teachers and 26 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.57% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.49% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.99% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.15% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.80% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.53% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.28% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.53% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.91% | 20 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.21% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.53% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 65 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 69.33% | 50 |
| Male Teachers | 30.81% | 22 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.36% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 40.64% | 27 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 65 |
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