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 Bailey Junior High School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, with Workman Junior High School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Bailey Junior High School’s regular student population is 754 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Workman Junior High School is 1,162 students and a 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Bailey Junior High 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 75 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, Workman Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 59 in student achievement, 69 in school progress, 67 in closing performance gaps and 68 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 79 |
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.
Bailey Junior High School's one out of seven distinction is in Social Studies. Workman Junior High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Bailey Junior High School. They make up for 47.08% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.18%), African Americans (16.71%), Two or More Races (4.11%), Asians (2.52%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
At Workman Junior High School, Hispanics make up 66.52% of student population, followed by African Americans (22.03%), Asians (4.82%), Whites or Caucasians (4.13%), Two or More Races (1.81%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
Based on household incomes, the Bailey Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 67.90% compared to 89.33% at Workman Junior 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, Bailey Junior High School has 176 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 23.34% of student population. Workman Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 598 or about 51.46% of student population.
Bailey Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 23.21%, gifted and talented students, 18.70%, while 15.25% are in the special education program. Workman Junior High School bilingual students comprise 51.20%, gifted and talented students, 14.29%, and 10.76% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.71% | 126 |
| Hispanic | 47.08% | 355 |
| White | 29.18% | 220 |
| Asian | 2.52% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.11% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 754 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 67.90% | 512 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 23.34% | 176 |
| Total Students | 100% | 754 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.03% | 256 |
| Hispanic | 66.52% | 773 |
| White | 4.13% | 48 |
| Asian | 4.82% | 56 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,162 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.33% | 1,038 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 51.46% | 598 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,162 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.21% | 175 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.70% | 141 |
| Special Education | 15.25% | 115 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.84% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 754 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 51.20% | 595 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.29% | 166 |
| Special Education | 10.76% | 125 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.21% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,162 |
Bailey Junior High School's 54 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.9 years. Teachers at Workman Junior High School, numbering 82 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bailey Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Workman Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 35 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 16 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Bailey Junior High School there are 37 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Workman Junior High School there are 50 female teachers and 31 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.90% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.82% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.03% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.57% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.68% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.94% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.36% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 13.33% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.91% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 42.06% | 35 |
| Beginning Teacher | 19.39% | 16 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 83 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.75% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 31.25% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.58% | 51 |
| Male Teachers | 38.42% | 32 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 83 |
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