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 Crowley Middle School, which is a part of CROWLEY ISD, with Summer Creek Middle School, which is a part of CROWLEY ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Crowley Middle School’s regular student population is 821 with a 12.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Summer Creek Middle School is 1,035 students and a 14.8 students/teacher ratio.
Crowley Middle School was stamped a State accountability rating of F (0-59) 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, 59 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 59 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, Summer Creek Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 63 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 65 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 56 |
| Student Progress | 59 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 59 |
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 Crowley Middle School and Summer Creek Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Crowley Middle School. They make up for 59.44% of student population, followed by Hispanics (27.89%), Two or More Races (5.36%), Whites or Caucasians (4.26%), Asians (2.44%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
At Summer Creek Middle School, African Americans are the biggest group, comprising 57.87% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.89%), Whites or Caucasians (6.28%), Two or More Races (4.83%), Asians (4.35%) and Native Americans (0.19%).
Based on household incomes, Crowley Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 84.29% compared to 71.50% at Summer Creek 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, Crowley Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 16.57% of its student population compared to 10.72% at Summer Creek Middle School.
In addition, Crowley Middle School has 16.08% bilingual students, 9.87% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.89% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Summer Creek Middle School with 9.86% bilingual students, 11.88% gifted and talented students and 15.46% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 59.44% | 488 |
| Hispanic | 27.89% | 229 |
| White | 4.26% | 35 |
| Asian | 2.44% | 20 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 821 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.29% | 692 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.57% | 136 |
| Total Students | 100% | 821 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 57.87% | 599 |
| Hispanic | 25.89% | 268 |
| White | 6.28% | 65 |
| Asian | 4.35% | 45 |
| Native American | 0.19% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 50 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,035 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 71.50% | 740 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.72% | 111 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,035 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.08% | 132 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.87% | 81 |
| Special Education | 13.89% | 114 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.57% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 821 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.86% | 102 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.88% | 123 |
| Special Education | 15.46% | 160 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.43% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,035 |
Crowley Middle School's 63 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.1 years. Teachers at Summer Creek Middle School, numbering 69 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Crowley Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Summer Creek Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Crowley Middle School there are 45 female teachers and 18 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 zero staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Summer Creek Middle School there are 45 female teachers and 24 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 four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 4.55% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.65% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.08% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.13% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.60% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.03% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.91% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.07% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.38% | 23 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.61% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.53% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 29.47% | 19 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 64.76% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 35.24% | 25 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
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