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 excellent middle schools: Bear Creek Intermediate and Keller Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KELLER ISD.
Bear Creek Intermediate’s regular student population is 904 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Keller Middle School is 894 students and a 16.4 students/teacher ratio.
Bear Creek Intermediate 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 93 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, Keller Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 91 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 93 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 93 |
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.
Bear Creek Intermediate's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Keller Middle School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Bear Creek Intermediate. They make up for 61.62% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.93%), Asians (11.73%), Two or More Races (8.19%) and African Americans (2.54%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Keller Middle School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 62.98% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.10%), Asians (10.74%), Two or More Races (6.82%) and African Americans (4.25%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Bear Creek Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 9.07% compared to 7.72% at Keller 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, Bear Creek Intermediate has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 5.20% of its student population compared to 3.13% at Keller Middle School.
Bear Creek Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 3.87%, gifted and talented students, 14.71%, while 15.71% are in the special education program. Keller Middle School bilingual students comprise 2.80%, gifted and talented students, 13.87%, and 12.75% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.54% | 23 |
| Hispanic | 15.93% | 144 |
| White | 61.62% | 557 |
| Asian | 11.73% | 106 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 8.19% | 74 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 904 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.07% | 82 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.20% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100% | 904 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.25% | 38 |
| Hispanic | 15.10% | 135 |
| White | 62.98% | 563 |
| Asian | 10.74% | 96 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.82% | 61 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 894 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 7.72% | 69 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.13% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100% | 894 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.87% | 35 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.71% | 133 |
| Special Education | 15.71% | 142 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.94% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 904 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.80% | 25 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.87% | 124 |
| Special Education | 12.75% | 114 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.83% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 894 |
Bear Creek Intermediate's 51 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14 years. Teachers at Keller Middle School, numbering 54 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bear Creek Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Keller Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Bear Creek Intermediate there are 45 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by ten 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.
At Keller Middle School there are 33 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by five 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 30.10% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.44% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.27% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.19% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.83% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.37% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.85% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 7.69% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 43.96% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.66% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.13% | 46 |
| Male Teachers | 10.87% | 6 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 52 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.17% | 33 |
| Male Teachers | 39.01% | 21 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
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