As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right high school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Permian High School (ECTOR COUNTY ISD) and Midland High School (MIDLAND ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Permian High School’s regular student population is 4,131 with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Midland High School is 2,718 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19 students/teacher ratio.
Permian High School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 77 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 60 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Midland High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 76 in school progress, 65 in closing performance gaps and 73 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 60 |
| Overall | 75 |
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.
Permian High School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Midland High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Permian High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.36% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (17.91%), African Americans (6.00%), Two or More Races (2.03%), Asians (0.97%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
At Midland High School, Hispanics make up 71.63% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (19.54%), African Americans (6.00%), Two or More Races (1.69%), Asians (0.92%) and Native Americans (0.07%).
Based on household incomes, Permian High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 68.31% compared to 48.93% at Midland 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, Permian High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 18.40% of its student population compared to 17.40% at Midland High School.
Permian High School’s bilingual students comprise 17.67%, gifted and talented students, 12.88%, while 9.37% are in the special education program. Midland High School bilingual students comprise 16.85%, gifted and talented students, 4.60%, and 8.61% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.00% | 248 |
| Hispanic | 72.36% | 2,989 |
| White | 17.91% | 740 |
| Asian | 0.97% | 40 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 84 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 4,131 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.31% | 2,822 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.40% | 760 |
| Total Students | 100% | 4,131 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.00% | 163 |
| Hispanic | 71.63% | 1,947 |
| White | 19.54% | 531 |
| Asian | 0.92% | 25 |
| Native American | 0.07% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 46 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,718 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 48.93% | 1,330 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.40% | 473 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,718 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.67% | 730 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.88% | 532 |
| Special Education | 9.37% | 387 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.48% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100% | 4,131 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.85% | 458 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.60% | 125 |
| Special Education | 8.61% | 234 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.70% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,718 |
Permian High School's 208 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.1 years. Midland High School's 142 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Permian High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 31 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 46 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 50 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 66 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers. Midland High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 23 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 46 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Permian High School employs 117 female teachers and 91 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 24 special education teachers are being assisted by 23 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs 11 staff members in the school administration department and 27 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Midland High School employs 84 female teachers and 58 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.73% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.67% | 31 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.91% | 46 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.87% | 50 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.54% | 66 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.27% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 209 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.08% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.97% | 23 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.96% | 29 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.97% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.93% | 46 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.09% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.14% | 117 |
| Male Teachers | 43.82% | 91 |
| School Admin | 11 | |
| School Support | 28 | |
| Edu Aids | 22 | |
| Special Education | 23 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 209 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.89% | 84 |
| Male Teachers | 41.11% | 59 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 143 |
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