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 below average middle schools: Stovall Middle School and Aldine Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALDINE ISD.
Stovall Middle School’s regular student population is 1,038 with a 14.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Aldine Middle School is 842 students and a 13.5 students/teacher ratio.
Stovall Middle School was accorded 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 55 in student achievement, 59 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, Aldine Middle School also was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 52 in student achievement, 58 in school progress, 67 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 55 |
| Student Progress | 59 |
| 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 Stovall Middle School and Aldine Middle 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, the dominant group in Stovall Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.85% of student population, followed by African Americans (7.23%), Whites or Caucasians (0.96%), Two or More Races (0.48%), Asians (0.29%) and Native Americans (0.19%).
At Aldine Middle School, Hispanics make up 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.
Based on household incomes, the Stovall Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 91.14% compared to 91.45% at Aldine 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, Stovall Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 60.02% of its student population compared to 55.23% at Aldine Middle School.
Stovall Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 59.25%, gifted and talented students, 7.42%, while 10.50% are in the special education program. Aldine Middle School bilingual students comprise 54.87%, gifted and talented students, 5.11%, and 15.91% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.23% | 75 |
| Hispanic | 90.85% | 943 |
| White | 0.96% | 10 |
| Asian | 0.29% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.19% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,038 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.14% | 946 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 60.02% | 623 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,038 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 59.25% | 615 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.42% | 77 |
| Special Education | 10.50% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.41% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,038 |
| 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 |
Stovall Middle School's 71 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years. Teachers at Aldine Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Stovall Middle School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 33 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Stovall Middle School there are 38 female teachers and 32 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten 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 12 more working as school support staff.
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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.62% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.83% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.89% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.64% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 45.79% | 33 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.10% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 54.21% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 45.79% | 33 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 71 |
| 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 |
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