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 Mary Evans Elementary School, which is a part of ALLEN ISD, with Leonard Evans Jr Middle School, which is a part of MCKINNEY ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Mary Evans Elementary School’s regular student population is 620 with a 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Leonard Evans Jr Middle School is 798 students and a 13 students/teacher ratio.
Mary Evans Elementary 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 95 in student achievement, 93 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, Leonard Evans Jr Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| 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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Mary Evans Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Leonard Evans Jr Middle School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Science and Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Mary Evans Elementary School. They make up for 51.94% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (22.42%), Hispanics (9.68%), Two or More Races (7.74%), African Americans (6.29%) and Native Americans (1.94%).
The student population at Leonard Evans Jr Middle School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 41.23%, followed by Hispanics (32.71%), African Americans (15.91%), Asians (6.39%), Two or More Races (3.26%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
Based on household incomes, the Mary Evans Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 10.00% compared to 39.60% at Leonard Evans Jr 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, Mary Evans Elementary School has 92 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 14.84% of student population. Leonard Evans Jr Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 199 or about 24.94% of student population.
Mary Evans Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 14.52%, gifted and talented students, 19.68%, while 12.26% are in the special education program. Leonard Evans Jr Middle School bilingual students comprise 24.81%, gifted and talented students, 14.41%, and 20.80% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.29% | 39 |
| Hispanic | 9.68% | 60 |
| White | 22.42% | 139 |
| Asian | 51.94% | 322 |
| Native American | 1.94% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 7.74% | 48 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 620 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.00% | 62 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.84% | 92 |
| Total Students | 100% | 620 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 15.91% | 127 |
| Hispanic | 32.71% | 261 |
| White | 41.23% | 329 |
| Asian | 6.39% | 51 |
| Native American | 0.38% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 798 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 39.60% | 316 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.94% | 199 |
| Total Students | 100% | 798 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 14.52% | 90 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.68% | 122 |
| Special Education | 12.26% | 76 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.71% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 620 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 24.81% | 198 |
| Gifted & Talented | 14.41% | 115 |
| Special Education | 20.80% | 166 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.63% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 798 |
Mary Evans Elementary School's 37 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.5 years. Teachers at Leonard Evans Jr Middle School, numbering 61 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Mary Evans Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Leonard Evans Jr Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 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 Mary Evans Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by eight 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.
At Leonard Evans Jr Middle School there are 40 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 teachers are in special education without any assistance. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.70% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.62% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.76% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.46% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.05% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.41% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.42% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 42.76% | 26 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.54% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.18% | 16 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.25% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 99.46% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 0.54% | 0 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 65.85% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 34.15% | 21 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 62 |
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