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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average middle schools: Marine Creek Middle School and Ed Willkie Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD.
Marine Creek Middle School’s regular student population is 1,060 with a 16 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Ed Willkie Middle School is 703 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Marine Creek Middle School was accorded 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 72 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, Ed Willkie Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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 Marine Creek Middle School and Ed Willkie Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Marine Creek Middle School. They make up for 49.81% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.75%), African Americans (17.64%), Two or More Races (3.30%), Asians (2.83%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
The student population at Ed Willkie Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.26%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (34.99%), African Americans (15.65%), Two or More Races (6.40%), Asians (2.13%) and Native Americans (0.14%).
Based on household incomes, Marine Creek Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 55.57% compared to 44.10% at Ed Willkie 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, Marine Creek Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 16.32% of its student population compared to 9.82% at Ed Willkie Middle School.
In addition, Marine Creek Middle School has 15.57% bilingual students, 6.60% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.58% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Ed Willkie Middle School with 9.39% bilingual students, 9.96% gifted and talented students and 11.95% students in the special education program.
Marine Creek Middle School's 66 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years. Teachers at Ed Willkie Middle School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Marine Creek Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Ed Willkie Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Marine Creek Middle School there are 48 female teachers and 17 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 three staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Ed Willkie Middle School there are 32 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five 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 eight more working as school support staff.
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