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: Monnig Middle School and Leonard 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.
Monnig Middle School’s regular student population is 586 with a 14.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Leonard Middle School is 665 students and a 13.5 students/teacher ratio.
Monnig 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 54 in student achievement, 57 in school progress and 56 in closing performance gaps. It scored 57 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 Middle School also not rated a State accountability rating of Not Rated: SB 1365. The school posted 52 in student achievement, 58 in school progress, 64 in closing performance gaps and 59 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 Monnig Middle School and Leonard 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 Monnig Middle School. They make up for 38.91% of student population, followed by African Americans (36.35%), Whites or Caucasians (17.92%), Two or More Races (5.46%), Asians (1.19%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Leonard Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 48.42%, followed by African Americans (36.54%), Whites or Caucasians (10.38%), Two or More Races (3.76%), Asians (0.75%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
Based on household incomes, the Monnig Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 82.42% compared to 93.38% at Leonard 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, Monnig Middle School has 124 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 21.16% of student population. Leonard Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 179 or about 26.92% of student population.
Monnig Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 19.45%, gifted and talented students, 13.14%, while 14.68% are in the special education program. Leonard Middle School bilingual students comprise 24.96%, gifted and talented students, 8.42%, and 12.48% are in the special education program.
Monnig Middle School's 40 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.4 years. Teachers at Leonard Middle School, numbering 49 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Monnig Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Leonard Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Monnig Middle School there are 26 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Leonard Middle School there are 26 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four 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 six more working as school support staff.
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