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 Boyd Middle School, which is a part of BOYD ISD, with Cw Worthington Middle School, which is a part of NORTHWEST ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Boyd Middle School’s regular student population is 216 with a 12.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cw Worthington Middle School is 1,201 students and a 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Boyd Middle 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 71 in student achievement, 72 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 71 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, Cw Worthington Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 78 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 71 |
| Student Progress | 72 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 71 |
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 Boyd Middle School and Cw Worthington 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, the dominant group in Boyd Middle School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 69.91% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.91%), Two or More Races (5.09%), African Americans (2.78%), Native Americans (1.39%) and Asians (0.93%).
The student population at Cw Worthington Middle School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 38.47%, followed by Hispanics (22.23%), African Americans (19.65%), Asians (14.40%), Two or More Races (4.25%) and Native Americans (0.83%).
Based on household incomes, Boyd Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 48.15% compared to 29.56% at Cw Worthington 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, Boyd Middle School has 20 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.26% of student population. Cw Worthington Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 151 or about 12.57% of student population.
In addition, Boyd Middle School has 8.80% bilingual students, 7.87% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.28% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Cw Worthington Middle School with 11.66% bilingual students, 14.74% gifted and talented students and 16.99% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.78% | 6 |
| Hispanic | 19.91% | 43 |
| White | 69.91% | 151 |
| Asian | 0.93% | 2 |
| Native American | 1.39% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5.09% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 216 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 48.15% | 104 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.26% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 216 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 19.65% | 236 |
| Hispanic | 22.23% | 267 |
| White | 38.47% | 462 |
| Asian | 14.40% | 173 |
| Native American | 0.83% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.25% | 51 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,201 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 29.56% | 355 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.57% | 151 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,201 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.80% | 19 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.87% | 17 |
| Special Education | 15.28% | 33 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 5.83% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 216 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.66% | 140 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.74% | 177 |
| Special Education | 16.99% | 204 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.43% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,201 |
Boyd Middle School's 17 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years. Teachers at Cw Worthington Middle School, numbering 70 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Boyd Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Cw Worthington Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Boyd Middle School there are ten female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by three 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 Cw Worthington Middle School there are 50 female teachers and 19 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 nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.43% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.84% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.62% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.52% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 0.58% | 0 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.43% | 15 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.57% | 22 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.86% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.43% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.86% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.65% | 10 |
| Male Teachers | 40.35% | 7 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 17 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.43% | 50 |
| Male Teachers | 28.43% | 20 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 70 |
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