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 excellent schools: Carroll Middle School (CARROLL ISD) and Bedford Junior High School (HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Carroll Middle School’s regular student population is 713 with a 17.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Bedford Junior High School is 968 students and a 17.6 students/teacher ratio.
Carroll 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 96 in student achievement, 94 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 95 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, Bedford Junior High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 96 |
| Student Progress | 94 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 95 |
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.
Both schools garnered all of seven distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. These 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 Carroll Middle School. They make up for 52.17% of student population, followed by Asians (28.05%), Hispanics (10.52%), Two or More Races (6.59%) and African Americans (2.52%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Bedford Junior High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 43.49%, followed by Hispanics (33.26%), African Americans (12.19%), Two or More Races (6.20%), Asians (3.41%) and Native Americans (0.52%).
Based on household incomes, the Carroll Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 0.84% compared to 44.42% at Bedford 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, Carroll Middle School has 12 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 1.68% of student population. Bedford Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 148 or about 15.29% of student population.
Carroll Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 1.68%, gifted and talented students, 36.89%, while 9.12% are in the special education program. Bedford Junior High School bilingual students comprise 14.88%, gifted and talented students, 12.81%, and 13.12% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.52% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 10.52% | 75 |
| White | 52.17% | 372 |
| Asian | 28.05% | 200 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.59% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 713 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 0.84% | 6 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.68% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.19% | 118 |
| Hispanic | 33.26% | 322 |
| White | 43.49% | 421 |
| Asian | 3.41% | 33 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6.20% | 60 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 968 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 44.42% | 430 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 15.29% | 148 |
| Total Students | 100% | 968 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 1.68% | 12 |
| Gifted & Talented | 36.89% | 263 |
| Special Education | 9.12% | 65 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.40% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.88% | 144 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.81% | 124 |
| Special Education | 13.12% | 127 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.82% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 968 |
Carroll Middle School's 41 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 years. Teachers at Bedford Junior High School, numbering 55 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 9.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Carroll Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Bedford Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine 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 Carroll Middle School there are 33 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by six 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 Bedford Junior High School there are 41 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.57% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.21% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.59% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.17% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.22% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.64% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 26.55% | 15 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.64% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.64% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.91% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.45% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 80.14% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 19.62% | 8 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.00% | 42 |
| Male Teachers | 24.00% | 13 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
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