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 above average middle schools: Goodnight Middle School and Miller Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the SAN MARCOS CISD.
Goodnight Middle School’s regular student population is 884 with a 15.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Miller Middle School is 896 students and a 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Goodnight Middle School was accorded 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 70 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, Miller Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 77 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Goodnight Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Social Studies. Miller Middle School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Goodnight Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 82.58% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.10%), African Americans (3.05%), Two or More Races (1.58%) and Asians (0.68%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Miller Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 63.06% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.68%), African Americans (4.69%), Two or More Races (2.57%), Asians (0.67%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
Based on household incomes, Goodnight Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 81.79% compared to 69.87% at Miller 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, Goodnight Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 21.61% of its student population compared to 9.60% at Miller Middle School.
In addition, Goodnight Middle School has 21.38% bilingual students, 18.55% are in the gifted and talented program, while 22.06% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Miller Middle School with 9.93% bilingual students, 25.67% gifted and talented students and 21.54% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.05% | 27 |
| Hispanic | 82.58% | 730 |
| White | 12.10% | 107 |
| Asian | 0.68% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 884 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.79% | 723 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.61% | 191 |
| Total Students | 100% | 884 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.69% | 42 |
| Hispanic | 63.06% | 565 |
| White | 28.68% | 257 |
| Asian | 0.67% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 896 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.87% | 626 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.60% | 86 |
| Total Students | 100% | 896 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 21.38% | 189 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.55% | 164 |
| Special Education | 22.06% | 195 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.73% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 884 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.93% | 89 |
| Gifted & Talented | 25.67% | 230 |
| Special Education | 21.54% | 193 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.64% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 896 |
Goodnight Middle School's 57 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.9 years. Teachers at Miller Middle School, numbering 61 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Goodnight Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers. Miller Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 34 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Goodnight Middle School there are 33 female teachers and 24 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are 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 nine more working as school support staff.
At Miller Middle School there are 34 female teachers and 27 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.94% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.57% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.67% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.72% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 22.92% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 1.64% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.89% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.46% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 54.83% | 34 |
| Beginning Teacher | 17.35% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.33% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 41.67% | 24 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.65% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 44.35% | 27 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 16 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 61 |
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