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 Holub Middle School, which is a part of ALIEF ISD, with Alief Middle School, which is a part of ALIEF ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Holub Middle School’s regular student population is 686 with a 13 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Alief Middle School is 821 students and a 14 students/teacher ratio.
Holub Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 62 in student achievement, 72 in school progress and 63 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, Alief Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 74 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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| Student Achievement | 62 |
| Student Progress | 72 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 63 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
Alief Middle School's two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. Holub Middle School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Holub Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 71.14% of student population, followed by African Americans (17.64%), Asians (6.56%), Whites or Caucasians (2.33%), Native Americans (1.75%) and Two or More Races (0.44%).
At Alief Middle School, Hispanics make up 71.38% of student population, followed by Asians (14.49%), African Americans (10.60%), Whites or Caucasians (2.31%) and Native Americans (1.22%). There is no Two or More Races student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Holub Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 91.40% compared to 89.16% at Alief 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, Holub Middle School has 456 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 66.47% of student population. Alief Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 580 or about 70.65% of student population.
In addition, Holub Middle School has 65.89% bilingual students, 5.25% are in the gifted and talented program, while 17.49% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Alief Middle School with 70.16% bilingual students, 6.21% gifted and talented students and 16.93% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.64% | 121 |
| Hispanic | 71.14% | 488 |
| White | 2.33% | 16 |
| Asian | 6.56% | 45 |
| Native American | 1.75% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 686 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.40% | 627 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 66.47% | 456 |
| Total Students | 100% | 686 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.60% | 87 |
| Hispanic | 71.38% | 586 |
| White | 2.31% | 19 |
| Asian | 14.49% | 119 |
| Native American | 1.22% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 821 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.16% | 732 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 70.65% | 580 |
| Total Students | 100% | 821 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 65.89% | 452 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.25% | 36 |
| Special Education | 17.49% | 120 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.90% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 686 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 70.16% | 576 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.21% | 51 |
| Special Education | 16.93% | 139 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.71% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 821 |
Holub Middle School's 52 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.6 years. Teachers at Alief Middle School, numbering 58 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 10.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Holub Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Alief Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 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 Holub Middle School there are 29 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by nine 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 Alief Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 17 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 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 | 1.90% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.68% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.46% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.39% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.38% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.39% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.41% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.63% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.26% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.74% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.44% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.52% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.17% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 43.83% | 23 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 53 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.96% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 24.87% | 15 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 17 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 59 |
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