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: Pearland J H East and Pearland J H West. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PEARLAND ISD.
Pearland J H East’s regular student population is 800 with a 17.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Pearland J H West is 940 students and a 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Pearland J H East 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 90 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Pearland J H West also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 91 |
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. Pearland J H East’s two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and 25% closing performance gaps. Pearland J H West's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Pearland J H East. They make up for 40.88% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (39.75%), African Americans (10.50%), Asians (5.13%), Two or More Races (3.63%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
The student population at Pearland J H West is also predominantly by Hispanics at 44.89%, followed by Asians (20.74%), Whites or Caucasians (20.64%), African Americans (9.04%), Two or More Races (4.57%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
Based on household incomes, Pearland J H East’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 35.38% compared to 34.47% at Pearland J H West.
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, Pearland J H East has 52 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 6.50% of student population. Pearland J H West has significantly more ELLs at 113 or about 12.02% of student population.
In addition, Pearland J H East has 4.63% bilingual students, 7.25% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.63% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Pearland J H West with 10.64% bilingual students, 37.77% gifted and talented students and 7.87% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.50% | 84 |
| Hispanic | 40.88% | 327 |
| White | 39.75% | 318 |
| Asian | 5.13% | 41 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 29 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 800 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.38% | 283 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.50% | 52 |
| Total Students | 100% | 800 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.04% | 85 |
| Hispanic | 44.89% | 422 |
| White | 20.64% | 194 |
| Asian | 20.74% | 195 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.57% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 940 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.47% | 324 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.02% | 113 |
| Total Students | 100% | 940 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.63% | 37 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.25% | 58 |
| Special Education | 13.63% | 109 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.14% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 800 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.64% | 100 |
| Gifted & Talented | 37.77% | 355 |
| Special Education | 7.87% | 74 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.86% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 940 |
Pearland J H East's 46 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years. Teachers at Pearland J H West, numbering 53 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Pearland J H East has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Pearland J H West has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven 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 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Pearland J H East there are 30 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Pearland J H West there are 41 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.13% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.40% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.94% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.54% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.88% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.90% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.73% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.13% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.94% | 20 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.74% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.34% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.12% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 64.61% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 35.39% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.49% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 23.51% | 13 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
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