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 Marion Middle School, which is a part of MARION ISD, with La Vernia Junior High School, which is a part of LA VERNIA ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Marion Middle School’s regular student population is 396 with a 12.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at La Vernia Junior High School is 812 students and a 20.2 students/teacher ratio.
Marion Middle School earned 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 79 in student achievement, 76 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, La Vernia Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 85 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 79 |
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 Marion Middle School and La Vernia Junior High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Marion Middle School. They make up for 49.49% of student population, followed by Hispanics (43.69%), Two or More Races (4.04%), African Americans (2.02%) and Native Americans (0.51%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At La Vernia Junior High School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 59.48% of student population, followed by Hispanics (37.32%), Two or More Races (1.97%), African Americans (0.62%), Native Americans (0.37%) and Asians (0.25%).
Based on household incomes, Marion Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 34.34% compared to 26.60% at La Vernia 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, Marion Middle School has 28 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.07% of student population. La Vernia Junior High School has more ELLs at 32 or about 3.94% of student population.
Marion Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 6.57%, gifted and talented students, 13.64%, while 23.23% are in the special education program. La Vernia Junior High School bilingual students comprise 3.94%, gifted and talented students, 11.70%, and 18.97% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.02% | 8 |
| Hispanic | 43.69% | 173 |
| White | 49.49% | 196 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.51% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.04% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 396 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.34% | 136 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.07% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100% | 396 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.62% | 5 |
| Hispanic | 37.32% | 303 |
| White | 59.48% | 483 |
| Asian | 0.25% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.37% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 812 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 26.60% | 216 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.94% | 32 |
| Total Students | 100% | 812 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.57% | 26 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.64% | 54 |
| Special Education | 23.23% | 92 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.26% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 396 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.94% | 32 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.70% | 95 |
| Special Education | 18.97% | 154 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.49% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 812 |
Marion Middle School's 30 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 years. Teachers at La Vernia Junior High School, numbering 40 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Marion Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. La Vernia Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Marion Middle School there are 18 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three 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 zero more working as school support staff.
At La Vernia Junior High School there are 28 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.75% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.71% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.34% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.94% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.26% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.22% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.41% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.44% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.18% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.24% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 38.76% | 12 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.32% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 28.68% | 12 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
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