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: Rodeo Palms Junior High School and Fairview Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ALVIN ISD.
Rodeo Palms Junior High School’s regular student population is 818 with a 14.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Fairview Junior High School is 951 students and a 17.1 students/teacher ratio.
Rodeo Palms Junior High 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 76 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 77 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, Fairview Junior High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 79 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 Rodeo Palms Junior High School and Fairview Junior High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Rodeo Palms Junior High School. They make up for 43.28% of student population, followed by Hispanics (41.08%), Asians (7.33%), Whites or Caucasians (5.87%), Two or More Races (1.96%) and Native Americans (0.37%).
At Fairview Junior High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 58.46% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.65%), Asians (3.47%), Two or More Races (2.31%), African Americans (1.79%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, the Rodeo Palms Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 55.26% compared to 67.30% at Fairview Junior High 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, Rodeo Palms Junior High School has 166 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 20.29% of student population. Fairview Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 213 or about 22.40% of student population.
In addition, Rodeo Palms Junior High School has 20.17% bilingual students, 4.89% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.06% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Fairview Junior High School with 21.98% bilingual students, 5.15% gifted and talented students and 14.62% students in the special education program.
Rodeo Palms Junior High School's 56 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.9 years. Teachers at Fairview Junior High School, numbering 55 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Rodeo Palms Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Fairview Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Rodeo Palms Junior High School there are 40 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Fairview Junior High School there are 39 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four 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 four more working as school support staff.
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