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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average middle schools: Colleyville Middle School and Grapevine Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD.
Colleyville Middle School’s regular student population is 610 with a 14.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Grapevine Middle School is 635 students and a 12.5 students/teacher ratio.
Colleyville Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 92 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 79 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Grapevine Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 84 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 79 |
| Overall | 88 |
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.
Grapevine Middle School's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Colleyville Middle School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Colleyville Middle School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 69.51% of student population, followed by Hispanics (12.62%), Asians (9.02%), African Americans (4.26%), Two or More Races (4.10%) and Native Americans (0.33%).
The student population at Grapevine Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 45.67%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (37.48%), African Americans (8.19%), Two or More Races (4.09%), Asians (3.94%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
Based on household incomes, the Colleyville Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 7.54% compared to 47.72% at Grapevine 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, Colleyville Middle School has 18 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 2.95% of student population. Grapevine Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 158 or about 24.88% of student population.
Colleyville Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 2.79%, gifted and talented students, 24.26%, while 11.80% are in the special education program. Grapevine Middle School bilingual students comprise 23.46%, gifted and talented students, 13.23%, and 20.16% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.26% | 26 |
| Hispanic | 12.62% | 77 |
| White | 69.51% | 424 |
| Asian | 9.02% | 55 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.10% | 25 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 610 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 7.54% | 46 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.95% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 610 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.19% | 52 |
| Hispanic | 45.67% | 290 |
| White | 37.48% | 238 |
| Asian | 3.94% | 25 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.09% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 635 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.72% | 303 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.88% | 158 |
| Total Students | 100% | 635 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.79% | 17 |
| Gifted & Talented | 24.26% | 148 |
| Special Education | 11.80% | 72 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.39% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 610 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.46% | 149 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.23% | 84 |
| Special Education | 20.16% | 128 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.97% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 635 |
Colleyville Middle School's 41 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years. Teachers at Grapevine Middle School, numbering 50 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Colleyville Middle School has two teachers 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, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Grapevine Middle School no teacher 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, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Colleyville Middle School there are 28 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three 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 five more working as school support staff.
At Grapevine Middle School there are 39 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four 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 nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.53% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.23% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.82% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.40% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.48% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.77% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.79% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.70% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.25% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.72% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 46.76% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.98% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.02% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 31.98% | 13 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 77.80% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 22.20% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
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