Compare Wester Middle School with Staley 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.

When we compared Wester Middle School, which is a part of FRISCO ISD, with Staley Middle School, which is a part of FRISCO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.

Wester Middle School’s regular student population is 799 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Staley Middle School is 580 students and a 9.3 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, Staley Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
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
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
B
Good
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82
Student Achievement
86
Student Progress
87
Closing Performance Gaps
86
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. Staley Middle School's five out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
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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
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
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 Staley Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 37.41%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.00%), African Americans (15.34%), Asians (6.72%), Two or More Races (5.00%) and Native Americans (0.34%).

Based on household incomes, the Wester Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 15.02% compared to 39.83% at Staley 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 56 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.01% of student population. Staley Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 121 or about 20.86% of student population.

Wester Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 6.88%, gifted and talented students, 15.39%, while 14.27% are in the special education program. Staley Middle School bilingual students comprise 20.69%, gifted and talented students, 9.14%, and 17.41% are in the special education program.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034

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)
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
Total Students 580
African American 15.34% (89 students)
Hispanic 37.41% (217 students)
White 35.00% (203 students)
Asian 6.72% (39 students)
Native American 0.34% (2 students)
Two or More Races 5.00% (29 students)
Total Students 100.00% (580 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 39.83% (231 students)
Limited English Proficiency 20.86% (121 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)
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
Bilingual 20.69% (120 students)
Gifted & Talented 9.14% (53 students)
Special Education 17.41% (101 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.60% (9 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 Staley Middle School, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 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. Staley Middle School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five 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 Staley Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.

Wester Middle School
Directions12293 SHEPHERDS HILL LN, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034

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
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
Over 30 years 5.96% (4 teachers)
20 - 30 years 14.81% (9 teachers)
10 - 20 years 23.83% (15 teachers)
6 - 10 years 11.92% (7 teachers)
1- 5 years 35.59% (22 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 7.89% (5 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.5 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
Staley Middle School
Directions6927 STADIUM LN, FRISCO, TX, 75034
Female Teachers 71.50% (44 teachers)
Male Teachers 28.50% (18 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 9
Edu Aids 8
Special Education 8
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