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 Daggett Middle School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, with Morningside Middle School, which is a part of FORT WORTH ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Daggett Middle School’s regular student population is 352 with a 13 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Morningside Middle School is 415 students and a 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Daggett Middle 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 56 in student achievement, 60 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 64 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, Morningside Middle School was stamped a State accountability rating of F. The school posted 49 in student achievement, 55 in school progress, 63 in closing performance gaps and 57 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 56 |
| Student Progress | 60 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 73 |
| Overall | 64 |
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 Daggett Middle School and Morningside Middle 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 Daggett Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.16% of student population, followed by African Americans (17.05%), Whites or Caucasians (6.82%), Two or More Races (2.84%) and Asians (1.14%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Morningside Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 57.59% of student population, followed by African Americans (34.94%), Asians (3.86%), Whites or Caucasians (2.89%), Two or More Races (0.48%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
Based on household incomes, the Daggett Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 90.34% compared to 97.83% at Morningside 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, Daggett Middle School has 145 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 41.19% of student population. Morningside Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 190 or about 45.78% of student population.
Daggett Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 38.35%, gifted and talented students, 14.49%, while 22.16% are in the special education program. Morningside Middle School bilingual students comprise 44.10%, gifted and talented students, 13.25%, and 15.90% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.05% | 60 |
| Hispanic | 72.16% | 254 |
| White | 6.82% | 24 |
| Asian | 1.14% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 352 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.34% | 318 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 41.19% | 145 |
| Total Students | 100% | 352 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 34.94% | 145 |
| Hispanic | 57.59% | 239 |
| White | 2.89% | 12 |
| Asian | 3.86% | 16 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 415 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.83% | 406 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 45.78% | 190 |
| Total Students | 100% | 415 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 38.35% | 135 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.49% | 51 |
| Special Education | 22.16% | 78 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.69% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 352 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 44.10% | 183 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.25% | 55 |
| Special Education | 15.90% | 66 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.40% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 415 |
Daggett Middle School's 27 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.1 years. Teachers at Morningside Middle School, numbering 29 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Daggett Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Morningside Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Daggett Middle School there are 20 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by three 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.
At Morningside Middle School there are 18 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.99% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.72% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.83% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.46% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 27 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.61% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.41% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.23% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.21% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.88% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.17% | 20 |
| Male Teachers | 25.83% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 27 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.27% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 37.07% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
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