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 Stelle Claughton Middle School, which is a part of SPRING ISD, with Dueitt Middle School, which is a part of SPRING ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Stelle Claughton Middle School’s regular student population is 896 with a 17.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Dueitt Middle School is 720 students and a 15.1 students/teacher ratio.
Stelle Claughton 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 59 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 70 in closing performance gaps. It scored 70 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, Dueitt Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 56 in student achievement, 60 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 64 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 59 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 70 |
| Overall | 70 |
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.
Stelle Claughton Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Science. Dueitt Middle School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Stelle Claughton Middle School. They make up for 58.15% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.26%), Asians (2.46%), Whites or Caucasians (2.12%), Native Americans (1.45%) and Two or More Races (1.23%).
The student population at Dueitt Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 47.22%, followed by African Americans (41.81%), Whites or Caucasians (6.11%), Two or More Races (2.50%), Native Americans (1.25%) and Asians (1.11%).
Based on household incomes, Stelle Claughton Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 94.98% compared to 83.06% at Dueitt 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, Stelle Claughton Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 43.75% of its student population compared to 24.03% at Dueitt Middle School.
Stelle Claughton Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 43.64%, gifted and talented students, 4.24%, while 13.06% are in the special education program. Dueitt Middle School bilingual students comprise 23.47%, gifted and talented students, 3.75%, and 17.22% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.26% | 307 |
| Hispanic | 58.15% | 521 |
| White | 2.12% | 19 |
| Asian | 2.46% | 22 |
| Native American | 1.45% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 896 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.98% | 851 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 43.75% | 392 |
| Total Students | 100% | 896 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 41.81% | 301 |
| Hispanic | 47.22% | 340 |
| White | 6.11% | 44 |
| Asian | 1.11% | 8 |
| Native American | 1.25% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2.50% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 720 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 83.06% | 598 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.03% | 173 |
| Total Students | 100% | 720 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 43.64% | 391 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.24% | 38 |
| Special Education | 13.06% | 117 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.98% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 896 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.47% | 169 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.75% | 27 |
| Special Education | 17.22% | 124 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.10% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 720 |
Stelle Claughton Middle School's 50 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years. Teachers at Dueitt Middle School, numbering 47 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Stelle Claughton Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Dueitt Middle School has one teacher only 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, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 17 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Stelle Claughton Middle School there are 31 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Dueitt Middle School there are 34 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.81% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.17% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.74% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.61% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.67% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.09% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.28% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.95% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.34% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.20% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 35.15% | 17 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 62.25% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 37.75% | 19 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.13% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 28.87% | 14 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 0 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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