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 Apollo Junior High School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, with Webb Middle School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Apollo Junior High School’s regular student population is 586 with a 11.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Webb Middle School is 989 students and a 15.8 students/teacher ratio.
Apollo Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 75 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 79 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Webb Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 74 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 77 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 79 |
| Overall | 78 |
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. Apollo Junior High School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. Webb Middle School's four out of seven distinctions are in Science, Social Studies, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Apollo Junior High School. They make up for 39.08% of student population, followed by African Americans (27.13%), Whites or Caucasians (20.65%), Asians (8.53%), Two or More Races (4.27%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Webb Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.65%, followed by African Americans (21.03%), Asians (19.31%), Whites or Caucasians (15.37%), Two or More Races (3.03%) and Native Americans (0.20%).
Based on household incomes, the Apollo Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 60.58% compared to 89.18% at Webb 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, Apollo Junior High School has 177 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 30.20% of student population. Webb Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 391 or about 39.53% of student population.
Apollo Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 29.86%, gifted and talented students, 18.26%, while 20.82% are in the special education program. Webb Middle School bilingual students comprise 37.92%, gifted and talented students, 4.75%, and 16.89% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.13% | 159 |
| Hispanic | 39.08% | 229 |
| White | 20.65% | 121 |
| Asian | 8.53% | 50 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.27% | 25 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 586 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 60.58% | 355 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.20% | 177 |
| Total Students | 100% | 586 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.03% | 208 |
| Hispanic | 40.65% | 402 |
| White | 15.37% | 152 |
| Asian | 19.31% | 191 |
| Native American | 0.20% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 30 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 989 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.18% | 882 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 39.53% | 391 |
| Total Students | 100% | 989 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.86% | 175 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.26% | 107 |
| Special Education | 20.82% | 122 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.96% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 586 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 37.92% | 375 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.75% | 47 |
| Special Education | 16.89% | 167 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.60% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 989 |
Apollo Junior High School's 51 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. Teachers at Webb Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Apollo Junior High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Webb Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 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 Apollo Junior High School there are 34 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Webb Middle School there are 38 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by nine 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 | 6.46% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.98% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.74% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.79% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.96% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.87% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.16% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.42% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.52% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.25% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.78% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.86% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 67.12% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 32.88% | 17 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 51 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.82% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 38.18% | 24 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
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