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 Haltom Middle School, which is a part of BIRDVILLE ISD, with River Trails Elementary School, which is a part of HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Haltom Middle School’s regular student population is 909 with a 16 students/teacher ratio. The student population at River Trails Elementary School is 672 students and a 18.2 students/teacher ratio.
Haltom Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 67 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 67 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, River Trails Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 88 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 89 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 67 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
River Trails Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Haltom Middle School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Haltom Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 81.08% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.10%), Asians (2.64%), African Americans (1.87%), Two or More Races (1.76%) and Native Americans (0.55%).
The student population at River Trails Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 44.35%, followed by Hispanics (19.94%), African Americans (17.11%), Asians (11.61%) and Two or More Races (5.95%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Haltom Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 81.41% compared to 58.63% at River Trails Elementary 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, Haltom Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 53.14% of its student population compared to 31.25% at River Trails Elementary School.
In addition, Haltom Middle School has 52.81% bilingual students, 7.04% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.65% are in the special education program. This stacks up against River Trails Elementary School with 29.91% bilingual students, 8.63% gifted and talented students and 15.48% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.87% | 17 |
| Hispanic | 81.08% | 737 |
| White | 12.10% | 110 |
| Asian | 2.64% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.55% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 909 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.41% | 740 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 53.14% | 483 |
| Total Students | 100% | 909 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.11% | 115 |
| Hispanic | 19.94% | 134 |
| White | 44.35% | 298 |
| Asian | 11.61% | 78 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 5.95% | 40 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 672 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.63% | 394 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.25% | 210 |
| Total Students | 100% | 672 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 52.81% | 480 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.04% | 64 |
| Special Education | 12.65% | 115 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.76% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 909 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.91% | 201 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.63% | 58 |
| Special Education | 15.48% | 104 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.71% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 672 |
Haltom Middle School's 56 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.6 years. Teachers at River Trails Elementary School, numbering 37 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 9.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Haltom Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. River Trails Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight 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 Haltom Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At River Trails Elementary School there are 34 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.99% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.99% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.51% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.69% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.82% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.92% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.41% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.92% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.62% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.14% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 78.13% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 21.87% | 12 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 57 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.16% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 7.84% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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