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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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