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 Springwoods Village Middle School, which is a part of SPRING ISD, with Spring Leadership Academy, which is a part of SPRING ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Springwoods Village Middle School’s regular student population is 590 with a 20.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Spring Leadership Academy is 502 students and a 16.3 students/teacher ratio.
Springwoods Village Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 69 in student achievement, 66 in school progress and 65 in closing performance gaps. It scored 68 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, Spring Leadership Academy earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 66 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 65 |
| Overall | 68 |
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 Springwoods Village Middle School and Spring Leadership Academy 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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Springwoods Village Middle School. They make up for 46.95% of student population, followed by African Americans (37.12%), Whites or Caucasians (9.49%), Two or More Races (3.05%), Asians (2.03%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
At Spring Leadership Academy, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 60.36% of student population, followed by African Americans (30.28%), Whites or Caucasians (4.38%), Native Americans (2.79%), Asians (1.20%) and Two or More Races (1.00%).
Based on household incomes, the Springwoods Village Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 62.71% compared to 77.49% at Spring Leadership Academy.
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, Springwoods Village Middle School has 117 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 19.83% of student population. Spring Leadership Academy has significantly more ELLs at 219 or about 43.63% of student population.
Springwoods Village Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 19.32%, gifted and talented students, 16.78%, while 12.71% are in the special education program. Spring Leadership Academy bilingual students comprise 42.83%, gifted and talented students, 11.55%, and 11.55% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 37.12% | 219 |
| Hispanic | 46.95% | 277 |
| White | 9.49% | 56 |
| Asian | 2.03% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.34% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 590 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 62.71% | 370 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 19.83% | 117 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 30.28% | 152 |
| Hispanic | 60.36% | 303 |
| White | 4.38% | 22 |
| Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Native American | 2.79% | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 1.00% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 502 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.49% | 389 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 43.63% | 219 |
| Total Students | 100% | 502 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.32% | 114 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.78% | 99 |
| Special Education | 12.71% | 75 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.42% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 42.83% | 215 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.55% | 58 |
| Special Education | 11.55% | 58 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.25% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 502 |
Springwoods Village Middle School's 29 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.2 years. Teachers at Spring Leadership Academy, numbering 30 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 5.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Springwoods Village Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Spring Leadership Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Springwoods Village Middle School there are 19 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Spring Leadership Academy there are 20 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.42% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.71% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.55% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.27% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.04% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 15.86% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.98% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.83% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 22.33% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.10% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 33.90% | 10 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 67.31% | 21 |
| Male Teachers | 32.69% | 10 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
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