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 Ousley Junior High School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, with Barnett Junior High School, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Ousley Junior High School’s regular student population is 782 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Barnett Junior High School is 579 students and a 12.4 students/teacher ratio.
Ousley Junior High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 79 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Barnett Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Ousley Junior High School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Barnett Junior High School’s only distinction designation is in Science.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Ousley Junior High School. They make up for 41.30% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.40%), Whites or Caucasians (11.25%), Asians (9.08%), Two or More Races (3.71%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
The student population at Barnett Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.76%, followed by African Americans (37.48%), Asians (12.78%), Whites or Caucasians (5.53%) and Two or More Races (3.45%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Ousley Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 79.67% compared to 80.31% at Barnett 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, Ousley Junior High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 25.70% of its student population compared to 21.42% at Barnett Junior High School.
Ousley Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 25.32%, gifted and talented students, 16.88%, while 13.68% are in the special education program. Barnett Junior High School bilingual students comprise 20.90%, gifted and talented students, 15.54%, and 19.00% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.40% | 269 |
| Hispanic | 41.30% | 323 |
| White | 11.25% | 88 |
| Asian | 9.08% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 29 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 782 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 79.67% | 623 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 25.70% | 201 |
| Total Students | 100% | 782 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 37.48% | 217 |
| Hispanic | 40.76% | 236 |
| White | 5.53% | 32 |
| Asian | 12.78% | 74 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.45% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 579 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 80.31% | 465 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.42% | 124 |
| Total Students | 100% | 579 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 25.32% | 198 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.88% | 132 |
| Special Education | 13.68% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.73% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 782 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.90% | 121 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.54% | 90 |
| Special Education | 19.00% | 110 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.14% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 579 |
Ousley Junior High School's 57 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9 years. Teachers at Barnett Junior High School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ousley Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Barnett Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Ousley Junior High School there are 35 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by six 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 Barnett Junior High School there are 29 female teachers and 16 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 three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.91% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.46% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.91% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.09% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.64% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.14% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.56% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.41% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.34% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.98% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.57% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 62.00% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 38.00% | 22 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 58 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.81% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 36.19% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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