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 Workman Junior High School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, with T A Howard Middle School, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Workman Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,162 with a 14.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at T A Howard Middle School is 574 students and a 12.4 students/teacher ratio.
Workman Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 59 in student achievement, 69 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 68 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, T A Howard Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 71 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 80 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 59 |
| Student Progress | 69 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 68 |
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.
T A Howard Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in with 25% student progress. Workman Junior High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Workman Junior High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 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%).
The student population at T A Howard Middle School is also predominantly by African Americans at 46.52%, followed by Hispanics (27.70%), Whites or Caucasians (12.37%), Asians (8.36%), Two or More Races (4.53%) and Native Americans (0.52%).
Based on household incomes, Workman Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 89.33% compared to 76.31% at T A Howard 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, Workman Junior High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 51.46% of its student population compared to 17.07% at T A Howard Middle School.
Workman Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 51.20%, gifted and talented students, 14.29%, while 10.76% are in the special education program. T A Howard Middle School bilingual students comprise 17.07%, gifted and talented students, 3.14%, and 20.21% are in the special education program.
| 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 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 46.52% | 267 |
| Hispanic | 27.70% | 159 |
| White | 12.37% | 71 |
| Asian | 8.36% | 48 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4.53% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 574 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 76.31% | 438 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.07% | 98 |
| Total Students | 100% | 574 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.07% | 98 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.14% | 18 |
| Special Education | 20.21% | 116 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.16% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 574 |
Workman Junior High School's 82 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.2 years. Teachers at T A Howard Middle School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, 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. T A Howard Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
Workman Junior High School has seven special education teachers assisted by 6 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. T A Howard Middle School has seven special education teachers and 6 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| 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 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.91% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.63% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 30.17% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.05% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.23% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 46.12% | 21 |
| Male Teachers | 53.88% | 25 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
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