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 Sulphur Springs Middle School, which is a part of SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD, with Cumby Collegiate Middle School, which is a part of CUMBY COLLEGIATE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Sulphur Springs Middle School’s regular student population is 960 with a 15.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cumby Collegiate Middle School is 181 students and a 13.9 students/teacher ratio.
Sulphur Springs 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 74 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 65 in closing performance gaps. It scored 73 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, Cumby Collegiate Middle School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 56 in school progress, 60 in closing performance gaps and 59 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 74 |
| Student Progress | 77 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 65 |
| Overall | 73 |
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 Sulphur Springs Middle School and Cumby Collegiate Middle School 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, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Sulphur Springs Middle School. They make up for 51.98% of student population, followed by Hispanics (31.98%), African Americans (9.79%), Two or More Races (4.48%), Asians (0.83%) and Native Americans (0.63%).
At Cumby Collegiate Middle School, Whites or Caucasians make up 75.14% of student population, followed by Hispanics (17.68%), Two or More Races (3.31%), Native Americans (2.76%) and African Americans (1.10%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Sulphur Springs Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 63.23% compared to 51.38% at Cumby Collegiate 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, Sulphur Springs Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 16.88% of its student population compared to 8.84% at Cumby Collegiate Middle School.
In addition, Sulphur Springs Middle School has 16.35% bilingual students, 6.25% are in the gifted and talented program, while 17.92% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Cumby Collegiate Middle School with 7.73% bilingual students, 6.63% gifted and talented students and 28.18% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.79% | 94 |
| Hispanic | 31.98% | 307 |
| White | 51.98% | 499 |
| Asian | 0.83% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.63% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4.48% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 960 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.23% | 607 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.88% | 162 |
| Total Students | 100% | 960 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.10% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 17.68% | 32 |
| White | 75.14% | 136 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 2.76% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 181 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.38% | 93 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.84% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 181 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.35% | 157 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.25% | 60 |
| Special Education | 17.92% | 172 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.58% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 960 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.73% | 14 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.63% | 12 |
| Special Education | 28.18% | 51 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 7.68% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 181 |
Sulphur Springs Middle School's 63 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 years. Teachers at Cumby Collegiate Middle School, numbering 13 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Sulphur Springs Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Cumby Collegiate Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, three teachers have worked for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Sulphur Springs Middle School there are 39 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Cumby Collegiate Middle School there are 11 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.17% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.09% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.56% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.36% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.28% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.54% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.45% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.95% | 3 |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | 48.09% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 14.50% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 13 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 62.60% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 37.40% | 24 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.73% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | 14.50% | 2 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 13 |
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