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 Aguirre Junior High School, which is a part of CHANNELVIEW ISD, with Alice Johnson Junior High School, which is a part of CHANNELVIEW ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Aguirre Junior High School’s regular student population is 933 with a 15.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Alice Johnson Junior High School is 1,111 students and a 15.8 students/teacher ratio.
Aguirre 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 73 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Alice Johnson Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 81 |
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 Aguirre Junior High School and Alice Johnson Junior High 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 Aguirre Junior High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 80.39% of student population, followed by African Americans (11.04%), Whites or Caucasians (5.68%), Native Americans (1.39%), Asians (1.18%) and Two or More Races (0.32%).
At Alice Johnson Junior High School, Hispanics make up 84.52% of student population, followed by African Americans (8.73%), Whites or Caucasians (4.50%), Two or More Races (1.26%), Asians (0.54%) and Native Americans (0.45%).
Based on household incomes, the Aguirre Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 81.46% compared to 91.72% at Alice Johnson 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, Aguirre Junior High School has 354 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 37.94% of student population. Alice Johnson Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 467 or about 42.03% of student population.
Aguirre Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 33.55%, gifted and talented students, 8.47%, while 17.68% are in the special education program. Alice Johnson Junior High School bilingual students comprise 38.79%, gifted and talented students, 7.47%, and 17.91% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.04% | 103 |
| Hispanic | 80.39% | 750 |
| White | 5.68% | 53 |
| Asian | 1.18% | 11 |
| Native American | 1.39% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 0.32% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 933 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.46% | 760 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.94% | 354 |
| Total Students | 100% | 933 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.73% | 97 |
| Hispanic | 84.52% | 939 |
| White | 4.50% | 50 |
| Asian | 0.54% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.45% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,111 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.72% | 1,019 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 42.03% | 467 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,111 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 33.55% | 313 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.47% | 79 |
| Special Education | 17.68% | 165 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.69% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 933 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 38.79% | 431 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.47% | 83 |
| Special Education | 17.91% | 199 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.42% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,111 |
Aguirre Junior High School's 58 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.1 years. Teachers at Alice Johnson Junior High School, numbering 70 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Aguirre Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Alice Johnson Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 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 Aguirre Junior High School there are 38 female teachers and 20 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has seven staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Alice Johnson Junior High School there are 48 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has eight staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.40% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.15% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.37% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.85% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.44% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.79% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.99% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.96% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.07% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.21% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.67% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.95% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.04% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 33.96% | 20 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.71% | 48 |
| Male Teachers | 31.29% | 22 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
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