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 Liberty Junior High School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, with Apollo Junior High School, which is a part of RICHARDSON ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Liberty Junior High School’s regular student population is 549 with a 11.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Apollo Junior High School is 586 students and a 11.5 students/teacher ratio.
Liberty Junior High School was stamped a State accountability rating of F (0-59) 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 59 in student achievement, 59 in school progress and 60 in closing performance gaps. It scored 59 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, Apollo Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
F
Fail
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| Student Achievement | 59 |
| Student Progress | 59 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 60 |
| Overall | 59 |
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.
Apollo Junior High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. Liberty Junior High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Liberty Junior High School. They make up for 40.44% of student population, followed by African Americans (29.14%), Asians (18.94%), Whites or Caucasians (9.11%), Two or More Races (2.19%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
The student population at Apollo Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 39.08%, 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%).
Based on household incomes, Liberty Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 73.77% compared to 60.58% at Apollo 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, Liberty Junior High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 48.09% of its student population compared to 30.20% at Apollo Junior High School.
In addition, Liberty Junior High School has 47.91% bilingual students, 17.30% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.03% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Apollo Junior High School with 29.86% bilingual students, 18.26% gifted and talented students and 20.82% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 29.14% | 160 |
| Hispanic | 40.44% | 222 |
| White | 9.11% | 50 |
| Asian | 18.94% | 104 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 549 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 73.77% | 405 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 48.09% | 264 |
| Total Students | 100% | 549 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 47.91% | 263 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.30% | 95 |
| Special Education | 18.03% | 99 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.04% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 549 |
| 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 |
Liberty Junior High School's 49 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years. Teachers at Apollo Junior High School, numbering 51 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Liberty Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Liberty Junior High School there are 27 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.27% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.53% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 14.69% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 5.71% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 48.57% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.22% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.92% | 27 |
| Male Teachers | 44.08% | 22 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 49 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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