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 Small Middle School, which is a part of AUSTIN ISD, with General Marshall Middle School, which is a part of AUSTIN ISD, we noted a huge gap in ratings.
Small Middle School’s regular student population is 1,253 with a 16.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at General Marshall Middle School is 431 students and a 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
Small Middle 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 91 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, General Marshall Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 60 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 67 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 91 |
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 Small Middle School and General Marshall 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, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Small Middle School. They make up for 47.33% of student population, followed by Hispanics (41.18%), Two or More Races (5.19%), Asians (3.35%), African Americans (2.87%) and Native Americans (0.08%).
The student population at General Marshall Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 52.90%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (21.81%), African Americans (20.42%), Asians (2.32%) and Two or More Races (2.32%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Small Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 24.74% compared to 64.04% at General Marshall 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, Small Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 13.73% of its student population compared to 29.93% at General Marshall Middle School.
Small Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 13.57%, gifted and talented students, 21.95%, while 19.31% are in the special education program. General Marshall Middle School bilingual students comprise 29.93%, gifted and talented students, 16.47%, and 24.83% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.87% | 36 |
| Hispanic | 41.18% | 516 |
| White | 47.33% | 593 |
| Asian | 3.35% | 42 |
| Native American | 0.08% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.19% | 65 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,253 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 24.74% | 310 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.73% | 172 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,253 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.42% | 88 |
| Hispanic | 52.90% | 228 |
| White | 21.81% | 94 |
| Asian | 2.32% | 10 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 431 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.04% | 276 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.93% | 129 |
| Total Students | 100% | 431 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 13.57% | 170 |
| Gifted & Talented | 21.95% | 275 |
| Special Education | 19.31% | 242 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.33% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,253 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.93% | 129 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.47% | 71 |
| Special Education | 24.83% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.57% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 431 |
Small Middle School's 75 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13 years. Teachers at General Marshall Middle School, numbering 27 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 6.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Small Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 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 two beginning teachers. General Marshall Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, five 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 seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Small Middle School there are 53 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 17 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At General Marshall Middle School there are 16 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.99% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.28% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.26% | 22 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.56% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.26% | 22 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.66% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 1.43% | 0 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.92% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.67% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.67% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 23.30% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 70.48% | 53 |
| Male Teachers | 29.52% | 22 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 16 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.57% | 17 |
| Male Teachers | 39.43% | 11 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 28 |
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