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 Shotwell Middle School, which is a part of ALDINE ISD, with Stovall Middle School, which is a part of ALDINE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Shotwell Middle School’s regular student population is 832 with a 11.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Stovall Middle School is 1,038 students and a 14.6 students/teacher ratio.
Shotwell 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 67 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 76 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, Stovall Middle School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 55 in student achievement, 59 in school progress, 67 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 67 |
| Student Progress | 77 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 76 |
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 Shotwell Middle School and Stovall 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 Shotwell Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 76.68% of student population, followed by African Americans (18.99%), Asians (2.40%), Whites or Caucasians (1.08%), Two or More Races (0.48%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
At Stovall Middle School, Hispanics make up 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%).
Based on household incomes, the Shotwell Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 84.25% compared to 91.14% at Stovall 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, Shotwell Middle School has 410 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 49.28% of student population. Stovall Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 623 or about 60.02% of student population.
Shotwell Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 48.92%, gifted and talented students, 11.06%, while 13.46% are in the special education program. Stovall Middle School bilingual students comprise 59.25%, gifted and talented students, 7.42%, and 10.50% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.99% | 158 |
| Hispanic | 76.68% | 638 |
| White | 1.08% | 9 |
| Asian | 2.40% | 20 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 832 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.25% | 701 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 49.28% | 410 |
| Total Students | 100% | 832 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 48.92% | 407 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.06% | 92 |
| Special Education | 13.46% | 112 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.39% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 832 |
| 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 |
Shotwell Middle School's 71 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.4 years. Teachers at Stovall Middle School, numbering 71 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Shotwell Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Shotwell Middle School there are 50 female teachers and 20 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.80% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.91% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.99% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.20% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.97% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.99% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.91% | 51 |
| Male Teachers | 28.95% | 21 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| 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 |
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