How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE | STRICKLAND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SHADY SHORES, TX | DENTON, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 827 | 956 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 56.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE | STRICKLAND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,694 | $19,694 |
| District | DENTON ISD | DENTON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE | STRICKLAND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.2% | 28.1% |
| African American | 27.2% | 12.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.3% | 54.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BETTYE MYERS MIDDLE | STRICKLAND MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 719.1:1 | 318.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.8% | 21.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 135 | 176 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.