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: Renner Middle School and Haggard Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PLANO ISD.
Renner Middle School’s regular student population is 1,169 with a 15.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Haggard Middle School is 781 students and a 14.3 students/teacher ratio.
Renner Middle 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 91 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 80 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Haggard Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 83 in closing performance gaps and 84 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.
Renner Middle School's one out of seven distinction is in Mathematics. Haggard Middle School did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Renner Middle School. They make up for 30.37% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.31%), Asians (20.53%), African Americans (16.51%), Two or More Races (4.11%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
At Haggard Middle School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 56.34% of student population, followed by Hispanics (21.25%), Asians (9.60%), African Americans (7.81%), Two or More Races (4.61%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
Based on household incomes, Renner Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 26.43% compared to 24.58% at Haggard 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, Renner Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 19.67% of its student population compared to 6.27% at Haggard Middle School.
In addition, Renner Middle School has 19.42% bilingual students, 20.02% are in the gifted and talented program, while 8.55% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Haggard Middle School with 6.15% bilingual students, 24.58% gifted and talented students and 14.34% students in the special education program.
Renner Middle School's 74 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.5 years. Teachers at Haggard Middle School, numbering 54 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Renner Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 24 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Haggard Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine 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 seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Renner Middle School there are 56 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine 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 six more working as school support staff.
At Haggard Middle School there are 41 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight 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 six more working as school support staff.
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