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 Mabank Junior High School, which is a part of MABANK ISD, with Scurry-rosser Middle School, which is a part of SCURRY-ROSSER ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Mabank Junior High School’s regular student population is 652 with a 14.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Scurry-rosser Middle School is 381 students and a 12.4 students/teacher ratio.
Mabank Junior High 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 76 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 80 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, Scurry-rosser Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 76 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 80 |
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.
Mabank Junior High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Scurry-rosser Middle School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Mabank Junior High School. They make up for 62.88% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.84%), African Americans (4.45%), Two or More Races (4.45%), Asians (1.07%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
At Scurry-rosser Middle School, Whites or Caucasians make up 66.67% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.25%), Two or More Races (3.41%), African Americans (3.15%) and Native Americans (0.26%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Mabank Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 69.17% compared to 41.21% at Scurry-rosser 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, Mabank Junior High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 10.89% of its student population compared to 10.50% at Scurry-rosser Middle School.
In addition, Mabank Junior High School has 10.28% bilingual students, 5.98% are in the gifted and talented program, while 19.33% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Scurry-rosser Middle School with 7.87% bilingual students, 12.86% gifted and talented students and 19.42% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.45% | 29 |
| Hispanic | 26.84% | 175 |
| White | 62.88% | 410 |
| Asian | 1.07% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.45% | 29 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 652 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.17% | 451 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.89% | 71 |
| Total Students | 100% | 652 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.15% | 12 |
| Hispanic | 26.25% | 100 |
| White | 66.67% | 254 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.26% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 381 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 41.21% | 157 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.50% | 40 |
| Total Students | 100% | 381 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.28% | 67 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.98% | 39 |
| Special Education | 19.33% | 126 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.18% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 652 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.87% | 30 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.86% | 49 |
| Special Education | 19.42% | 74 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.25% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 381 |
Mabank Junior High School's 46 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years. Teachers at Scurry-rosser Middle School, numbering 30 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Mabank Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Scurry-rosser Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Mabank Junior High School there are 38 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
At Scurry-rosser Middle School there are 24 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.61% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.87% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.74% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.48% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.48% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.04% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.25% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.10% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.83% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 35.06% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.08% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.57% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 15.43% | 7 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 80.84% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 19.16% | 6 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
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