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 Aldine Middle School, which is a part of ALDINE ISD, with Mead Middle School, which is a part of ALDINE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Aldine Middle School’s regular student population is 842 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mead Middle School is 910 students and a 12.7 students/teacher ratio.
Aldine Middle School was stamped a State accountability rating of F (0-59) 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 52 in student achievement, 58 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 59 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, Mead Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 70 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 72 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 52 |
| Student Progress | 58 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 59 |
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 Aldine Middle School and Mead 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 Aldine Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 77.20% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.07%), Whites or Caucasians (1.66%), Two or More Races (0.71%) and Asians (0.12%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Mead Middle School, Hispanics make up 94.73% of student population, followed by African Americans (3.52%), Whites or Caucasians (1.43%) and Two or More Races (0.33%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, Aldine Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 91.45% compared to 87.91% at Mead 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, Aldine Middle School has 465 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 55.23% of student population. Mead Middle School has more ELLs at 475 or about 52.20% of student population.
In addition, Aldine Middle School has 54.87% bilingual students, 5.11% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.91% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Mead Middle School with 51.43% bilingual students, 11.65% gifted and talented students and 11.54% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.07% | 169 |
| Hispanic | 77.20% | 650 |
| White | 1.66% | 14 |
| Asian | 0.12% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 842 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.45% | 770 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 55.23% | 465 |
| Total Students | 100% | 842 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.52% | 32 |
| Hispanic | 94.73% | 862 |
| White | 1.43% | 13 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.33% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 910 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 87.91% | 800 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.20% | 475 |
| Total Students | 100% | 910 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 54.87% | 462 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.11% | 43 |
| Special Education | 15.91% | 134 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.60% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 842 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 51.43% | 468 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.65% | 106 |
| Special Education | 11.54% | 105 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.40% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 910 |
Aldine Middle School's 62 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.8 years. Teachers at Mead Middle School, numbering 71 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Aldine Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Mead Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 20 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Aldine Middle School there are 41 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by nine 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 Mead Middle School there are 49 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 14 special education teachers are being assisted by 12 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.22% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.76% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.17% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.32% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 43.48% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.05% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.40% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.24% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 10.34% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.93% | 20 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.46% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.78% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.18% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 33.82% | 21 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.72% | 49 |
| Male Teachers | 31.28% | 22 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
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