Compare Wester Middle School with Roach Middle School

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 excellent middle schools: Wester Middle School and Roach Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FRISCO ISD.

Wester Middle School’s regular student population is 799 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Roach Middle School is 929 students and a 14.8 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Wester Middle 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 93 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and an impressive100 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, Roach Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 96 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
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Excellent
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93
Student Achievement
92
Student Progress
100
Closing Performance Gaps
95
Overall
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
A
Excellent
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93
Student Achievement
91
Student Progress
96
Closing Performance Gaps
94
Overall
Distinction Designations

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. Wester Middle School's three out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Roach Middle School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies and with 25% student progress.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
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Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Wester Middle School. They make up for 46.06% of student population, followed by Asians (23.40%), Hispanics (15.02%), African Americans (10.14%), Two or More Races (5.01%) and Native Americans (0.38%).

The student population at Roach Middle School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 33.48%, followed by Asians (33.15%), African Americans (14.64%), Hispanics (12.27%), Two or More Races (5.38%) and Native Americans (1.08%).

Based on household incomes, the Wester Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 15.02% compared to 15.61% at Roach 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, Wester Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 7.01% of its student population compared to 2.80% at Roach Middle School.

Wester Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 6.88%, gifted and talented students, 15.39%, while 14.27% are in the special education program. Roach Middle School bilingual students comprise 2.80%, gifted and talented students, 14.42%, and 9.47% are in the special education program.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Total Students 799
African American 10.14% (81 students)
Hispanic 15.02% (120 students)
White 46.06% (368 students)
Asian 23.40% (187 students)
Native American 0.38% (3 students)
Two or More Races 5.01% (40 students)
Total Students 100.00% (799 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 15.02% (120 students)
Limited English Proficiency 7.01% (56 students)
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Total Students 929
African American 14.64% (136 students)
Hispanic 12.27% (114 students)
White 33.48% (311 students)
Asian 33.15% (308 students)
Native American 1.08% (10 students)
Two or More Races 5.38% (50 students)
Total Students 100.00% (929 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 15.61% (145 students)
Limited English Proficiency 2.80% (26 students)

Program

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Bilingual 6.88% (55 students)
Gifted & Talented 15.39% (123 students)
Special Education 14.27% (114 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.74% (14 students)
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Bilingual 2.80% (26 students)
Gifted & Talented 14.42% (134 students)
Special Education 9.47% (88 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.59% (15 students)
Staff Profile

Wester Middle School's 57 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.2 years. Teachers at Roach Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years.

Of its teaching staff, Wester Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Roach Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Wester Middle School there are 45 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by ten 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 Roach Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by four 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.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035

Experience

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Over 30 years 0.00% (0 teacher)
20 - 30 years 26.39% (15 teachers)
10 - 20 years 30.56% (18 teachers)
6 - 10 years 15.97% (9 teachers)
1- 5 years 25.35% (15 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 1.74% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 13.2 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.5 yrs
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Over 30 years 1.60% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 11.82% (7 teachers)
10 - 20 years 30.35% (19 teachers)
6 - 10 years 23.48% (15 teachers)
1- 5 years 26.52% (17 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 6.23% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5 yrs

Teacher Type

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Female Teachers 79.69% (46 teachers)
Male Teachers 20.31% (12 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 7
Edu Aids 9
Special Education 6
Roach Middle School
Directions12499 INDEPENDENCE PKWY, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Female Teachers 73.80% (46 teachers)
Male Teachers 26.20% (16 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 8
Edu Aids 4
Special Education 6
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