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 Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory, which is a part of IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, with Idea Mission College Preparatory, which is a part of IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory’s regular student population is 336 with a 15.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Idea Mission College Preparatory is 798 students and a 15.9 students/teacher ratio.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory 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 76 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 84 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, Idea Mission College Preparatory performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 89 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 76 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 84 |
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. Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory’s two out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics and post-secondary. Idea Mission College Preparatory's three out of seven distinctions are in Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory is Hispanics who make up nearly 79.17% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (9.52%), African Americans (7.14%), Asians (2.68%), Native Americans (0.89%) and Two or More Races (0.60%).
At Idea Mission College Preparatory, Hispanics make up 96.62% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (2.88%), African Americans (0.25%) and Asians (0.25%). There is no Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 69.35% compared to 90.98% at Idea Mission College Preparatory.
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, Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory has 83 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 24.70% of student population. Idea Mission College Preparatory has significantly more ELLs at 481 or about 60.28% of student population.
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory has no gifted and talented student, while 19.35% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 22.02% students. Idea Mission College Preparatory has no gifted and talented student, while 7.02% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 59.77% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.14% | 24 |
| Hispanic | 79.17% | 266 |
| White | 9.52% | 32 |
| Asian | 2.68% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.89% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 0.60% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 336 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.35% | 233 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.70% | 83 |
| Total Students | 100% | 336 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.25% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 96.62% | 771 |
| White | 2.88% | 23 |
| Asian | 0.25% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 798 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.98% | 726 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 60.28% | 481 |
| Total Students | 100% | 798 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.02% | 74 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 19.35% | 65 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.64% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 336 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 59.77% | 477 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 7.02% | 56 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.99% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 798 |
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory's 21 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 0.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.5 years. Teachers at Idea Mission College Preparatory, numbering 50 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 0.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Idea Mission College Preparatory 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, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory there are 12 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and zero more working as school support staff.
At Idea Mission College Preparatory there are 28 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.80% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | 78.24% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.50% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 0.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.60% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 8.98% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.55% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 59.88% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.79% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 0.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.80% | 13 |
| Male Teachers | 41.20% | 9 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 22 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.49% | 28 |
| Male Teachers | 43.31% | 22 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
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