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 Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy, which is a part of ARLINGTON ISD, with Kennedale Junior High School, which is a part of KENNEDALE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy’s regular student population is 497 with a 13.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kennedale Junior High School is 624 students and a 13.6 students/teacher ratio.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy 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 91 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Kennedale Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 78 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 91 |
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. Except for Science, Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy earned one out of seven distinctions. Kennedale Junior High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy. They make up for 49.09% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (36.42%), African Americans (9.26%), Two or More Races (3.82%), Native Americans (1.01%) and Asians (0.40%).
The student population at Kennedale Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 31.41%, followed by African Americans (30.45%), Whites or Caucasians (29.65%), Two or More Races (5.61%) and Asians (2.72%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 32.80% compared to 59.78% at Kennedale 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, Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy has 92 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 18.51% of student population. Kennedale Junior High School has more ELLs at 95 or about 15.22% of student population.
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy’s bilingual students comprise 19.11%, gifted and talented students, 18.91%, while 11.87% are in the special education program. Kennedale Junior High School bilingual students comprise 16.35%, gifted and talented students, 14.10%, and 18.75% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.26% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 49.09% | 244 |
| White | 36.42% | 181 |
| Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Native American | 1.01% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3.82% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 497 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.80% | 163 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.51% | 92 |
| Total Students | 100% | 497 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 30.45% | 190 |
| Hispanic | 31.41% | 196 |
| White | 29.65% | 185 |
| Asian | 2.72% | 17 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 5.61% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 624 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 59.78% | 373 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 15.22% | 95 |
| Total Students | 100% | 624 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.11% | 95 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.91% | 94 |
| Special Education | 11.87% | 59 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.68% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 497 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.35% | 102 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.10% | 88 |
| Special Education | 18.75% | 117 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.18% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 624 |
Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy's 37 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.1 years. Teachers at Kennedale Junior High School, numbering 45 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Kennedale Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Corey Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy there are 34 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Kennedale Junior High School there are 29 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.67% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.00% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.20% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 42.67% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.80% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.67% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.92% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.46% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.33% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.33% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.18% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 91.47% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 8.53% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 64.71% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 35.29% | 16 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
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