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 Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth, which is a part of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS, with Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth, which is a part of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth’s regular student population is 1,232 with a 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth is 947 students and a 17 students/teacher ratio.
Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth 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 73 in student achievement, 73 in school progress and 77 in closing performance gaps. It scored 74 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, Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 94 in school progress, 97 in closing performance gaps and 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 73 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 77 |
| Overall | 74 |
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.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth. They make up for 37.42% of student population, followed by African Americans (36.85%), Whites or Caucasians (12.26%), Asians (8.60%), Two or More Races (4.30%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
The student population at Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.44%, followed by African Americans (28.62%), Whites or Caucasians (14.15%), Asians (12.78%), Two or More Races (3.59%) and Native Americans (0.32%).
Based on household incomes, Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 59.74% compared to 50.58% at Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth.
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, Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 24.84% of its student population compared to 17.42% at Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth.
In addition, Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth has 23.46% bilingual students, 3.25% are in the gifted and talented program, while 8.85% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth with 15.52% bilingual students, 9.50% gifted and talented students and 9.71% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 36.85% | 454 |
| Hispanic | 37.42% | 461 |
| White | 12.26% | 151 |
| Asian | 8.60% | 106 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4.30% | 53 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,232 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 59.74% | 736 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.84% | 306 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,232 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 28.62% | 271 |
| Hispanic | 40.44% | 383 |
| White | 14.15% | 134 |
| Asian | 12.78% | 121 |
| Native American | 0.32% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 947 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 50.58% | 479 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.42% | 165 |
| Total Students | 100% | 947 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.46% | 289 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.25% | 40 |
| Special Education | 8.85% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.36% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,232 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.52% | 147 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.50% | 90 |
| Special Education | 9.71% | 92 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.80% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 947 |
Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth's 73 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.2 years. Teachers at Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth, numbering 55 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 17 beginning teachers. Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 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 Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth there are 62 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has eight staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Harmony School Of Innovation - Fort Worth there are 34 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 1.37% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.35% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.08% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.36% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 22.98% | 17 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.40% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.38% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.63% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.17% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.60% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 85.09% | 62 |
| Male Teachers | 14.91% | 11 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.15% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 38.85% | 22 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 56 |
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