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: Harwood Junior High School and Euless Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD.
Harwood Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,024 with a 17.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Euless Junior High School is 1,075 students and a 16.4 students/teacher ratio.
Harwood Junior High School 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 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Euless Junior High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 91 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 92 |
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. Harwood Junior High School’s six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Euless Junior High School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Harwood Junior High School. They make up for 34.38% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.22%), African Americans (17.77%), Asians (10.16%), Two or More Races (8.11%) and Native Americans (0.10%).
The student population at Euless Junior High School is also predominantly by African Americans at 33.12%, followed by Hispanics (30.42%), Whites or Caucasians (13.40%), Asians (10.98%), Two or More Races (5.49%) and Native Americans (0.28%).
Based on household incomes, the Harwood Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 43.75% compared to 74.60% at Euless 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, Harwood Junior High School has 128 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 12.50% of student population. Euless Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 237 or about 22.05% of student population.
Harwood Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 12.01%, gifted and talented students, 11.82%, while 14.75% are in the special education program. Euless Junior High School bilingual students comprise 20.09%, gifted and talented students, 4.74%, and 11.91% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.77% | 182 |
| Hispanic | 28.22% | 289 |
| White | 34.38% | 352 |
| Asian | 10.16% | 104 |
| Native American | 0.10% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.11% | 83 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,024 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 43.75% | 448 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.50% | 128 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,024 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 33.12% | 356 |
| Hispanic | 30.42% | 327 |
| White | 13.40% | 144 |
| Asian | 10.98% | 118 |
| Native American | 0.28% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5.49% | 59 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,075 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 74.60% | 802 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.05% | 237 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,075 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.01% | 123 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.82% | 121 |
| Special Education | 14.75% | 151 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.67% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,024 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 20.09% | 216 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.74% | 51 |
| Special Education | 11.91% | 128 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.53% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,075 |
Harwood Junior High School's 59 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.2 years. Teachers at Euless Junior High School, numbering 65 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Harwood Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Euless Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 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 Harwood Junior High School there are 41 female teachers and 18 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 four more working as school support staff.
At Euless Junior High School there are 44 female teachers and 20 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.67% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.85% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.21% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.69% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.89% | 22 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.51% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.53% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.20% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.89% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.94% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.90% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.55% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 69.45% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 30.55% | 18 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 68.09% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 31.91% | 21 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
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