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 Not Rated per SB 1365 middle schools: Meadowbrook Middle School and Meacham Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FORT WORTH ISD.
Meadowbrook Middle School’s regular student population is 822 with a 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Meacham Middle School is 738 students and a 17.9 students/teacher ratio.
Meadowbrook Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of Not Rated: SB 1365 (Not Rated per SB 1365) 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 55 in student achievement, 60 in school progress and 61 in closing performance gaps. It scored 60 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, Meacham Middle School also not rated a State accountability rating of Not Rated: SB 1365. The school posted 55 in student achievement, 63 in school progress, 68 in closing performance gaps and 65 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 Meadowbrook Middle School and Meacham 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 Meadowbrook Middle School. They make up for 55.23% of student population, followed by African Americans (36.62%), Whites or Caucasians (4.74%), Two or More Races (2.19%), Asians (0.61%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
At Meacham Middle School, Hispanics make up 92.28% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (3.93%), African Americans (2.85%), Asians (0.41%), Native Americans (0.27%) and Two or More Races (0.27%).
Based on household incomes, Meadowbrook Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 94.28% compared to 94.04% at Meacham 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, Meadowbrook Middle School has 329 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 40.02% of student population. Meacham Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 450 or about 60.98% of student population.
In addition, Meadowbrook Middle School has 38.44% bilingual students, 13.75% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.71% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Meacham Middle School with 58.27% bilingual students, 18.43% gifted and talented students and 11.92% students in the special education program.
Meadowbrook Middle School's 48 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.3 years. Teachers at Meacham Middle School, numbering 41 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Meadowbrook Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Meacham Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 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 Meadowbrook Middle School there are 29 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Meacham Middle School there are 21 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by three 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.
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