As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Midland High School and Legacy High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the MIDLAND ISD.
Midland High School’s regular student population is 2,718 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Legacy High School is 2,735 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.3 students/teacher ratio.
Midland High 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 75 in student achievement, 76 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, Legacy High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 78 in school progress, 63 in closing performance gaps and 74 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 76 |
| 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 Midland High School and Legacy High 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, the dominant group in Midland High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 71.63% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (19.54%), African Americans (6.00%), Two or More Races (1.69%), Asians (0.92%) and Native Americans (0.07%).
At Legacy High School, Hispanics make up 66.76% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (22.16%), African Americans (6.95%), Asians (2.16%), Two or More Races (1.65%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
Based on household incomes, Midland High School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 48.93% compared to 47.86% at Legacy High 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, Midland High School has 473 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.40% of student population. Legacy High School has significantly more ELLs at 548 or about 20.04% of student population.
Midland High School’s bilingual students comprise 16.85%, gifted and talented students, 4.60%, while 8.61% are in the special education program. Legacy High School bilingual students comprise 19.38%, gifted and talented students, 4.57%, and 8.67% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.00% | 163 |
| Hispanic | 71.63% | 1,947 |
| White | 19.54% | 531 |
| Asian | 0.92% | 25 |
| Native American | 0.07% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 46 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,718 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 48.93% | 1,330 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.40% | 473 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,718 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.95% | 190 |
| Hispanic | 66.76% | 1,826 |
| White | 22.16% | 606 |
| Asian | 2.16% | 59 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 45 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,735 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.86% | 1,309 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.04% | 548 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,735 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.85% | 458 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.60% | 125 |
| Special Education | 8.61% | 234 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.70% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,718 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.38% | 530 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.57% | 125 |
| Special Education | 8.67% | 237 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.74% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,735 |
Midland High School's 142 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.9 years. Legacy High School's 135 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Midland High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 23 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 46 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Legacy High School has seven teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 45 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 24 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Midland High School employs 84 female teachers and 58 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Legacy High School employs 81 female teachers and 53 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 17 special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 20 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.08% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.97% | 23 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.96% | 29 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.97% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.93% | 46 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.09% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.19% | 7 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.59% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.04% | 45 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.85% | 24 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.30% | 36 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.04% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.89% | 84 |
| Male Teachers | 41.11% | 59 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.30% | 81 |
| Male Teachers | 39.70% | 54 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 21 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 16 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
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