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 West and Berry Miller Junior High School. 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 West’s regular student population is 940 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Berry Miller Junior High School is 826 students and a 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Pearland J H West 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 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Berry Miller Junior High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 92 |
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.
Both schools garnered only five distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. For Pearland J H West these are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary while Berry Miller Junior High School secured in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Pearland J H West. They make up for 44.89% of student population, 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%).
The student population at Berry Miller Junior High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 25.30%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.42%), African Americans (24.21%), Asians (19.13%), Two or More Races (5.33%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
Based on household incomes, Pearland J H West’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 34.47% compared to 26.27% at Berry Miller Junior High 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, Pearland J H West has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.02% of its student population compared to 4.48% at Berry Miller Junior High School.
Pearland J H West’s bilingual students comprise 10.64%, gifted and talented students, 37.77%, while 7.87% are in the special education program. Berry Miller Junior High School bilingual students comprise 4.00%, gifted and talented students, 17.55%, and 11.62% are in the special education program.
| 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 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.21% | 200 |
| Hispanic | 25.30% | 209 |
| White | 25.42% | 210 |
| Asian | 19.13% | 158 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5.33% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 826 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 26.27% | 217 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.48% | 37 |
| Total Students | 100% | 826 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 10.64% | 100 |
| Gifted & Talented | 37.77% | 355 |
| Special Education | 7.87% | 74 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.86% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 940 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.00% | 33 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.55% | 145 |
| Special Education | 11.62% | 96 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.12% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 826 |
Pearland J H West's 53 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years. Teachers at Berry Miller Junior High School, numbering 47 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, 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. Berry Miller Junior High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine 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 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.
At Berry Miller Junior High School there are 35 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by five 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.
| 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 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.31% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 47.56% | 22 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.68% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.32% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.12% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 76.01% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 23.99% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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