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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right middle school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Bellevue School (BELLEVUE ISD) and Bowie Junior High School (BOWIE ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Bellevue School’s regular student population is 231 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Bowie Junior High School is 344 students and a 13.4 students/teacher ratio.
Bellevue School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 88 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 85 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Bowie Junior High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 88 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 85 |
| Overall | 87 |
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.
Bowie Junior High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Bellevue School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Bellevue School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 90.48% of student population, followed by Hispanics (6.49%), African Americans (1.73%) and Two or More Races (1.30%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
At Bowie Junior High School, Whites or Caucasians make up 71.80% of student population, followed by Hispanics (20.06%), Two or More Races (5.81%), Asians (1.16%), African Americans (0.58%) and Native Americans (0.58%).
Based on household incomes, the Bellevue School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 41.13% compared to 47.09% at Bowie 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, Bellevue School has 2 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 0.87% of student population. Bowie Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 35 or about 10.17% of student population.
In addition, Bellevue School has 0.87% bilingual students, 3.46% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.72% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Bowie Junior High School with 9.88% bilingual students, 7.56% gifted and talented students and 22.38% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.73% | 4 |
| Hispanic | 6.49% | 15 |
| White | 90.48% | 209 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.30% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 231 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 41.13% | 95 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.87% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100% | 231 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.58% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 20.06% | 69 |
| White | 71.80% | 247 |
| Asian | 1.16% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.58% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5.81% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 344 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.09% | 162 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.17% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100% | 344 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 0.87% | 2 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.46% | 8 |
| Special Education | 14.72% | 34 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.02% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 231 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.88% | 34 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.56% | 26 |
| Special Education | 22.38% | 77 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.90% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 344 |
Bellevue School's 16 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.9 years. Teachers at Bowie Junior High School, numbering 25 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bellevue School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Bowie Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Bellevue School there are 14 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
At Bowie Junior High School there are 18 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.01% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.34% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.24% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.36% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.45% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.52% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.48% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.08% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.48% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.92% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.52% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.94% | 14 |
| Male Teachers | 15.06% | 3 |
| School Admin | 0 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 72.66% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 27.34% | 7 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 26 |
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