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: Fairmont Junior High School and Deepwater 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 DEER PARK ISD.
Fairmont Junior High School’s regular student population is 676 with a 15.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Deepwater Junior High School is 639 students and a 11.9 students/teacher ratio.
Fairmont Junior High School 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 91 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 90 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, Deepwater Junior High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| 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. Fairmont Junior High School’s six out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Deepwater Junior High School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, 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 Fairmont Junior High School. They make up for 56.95% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.06%), African Americans (3.11%), Asians (2.66%), Two or More Races (1.92%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
At Deepwater Junior High School, Hispanics make up 84.66% of student population, followed by African Americans (8.45%), Whites or Caucasians (5.01%), Two or More Races (1.25%), Asians (0.47%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, the Fairmont Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 37.72% compared to 81.38% at Deepwater 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, Fairmont Junior High School has 54 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.99% of student population. Deepwater Junior High School has significantly more ELLs at 224 or about 35.05% of student population.
Fairmont Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 7.69%, gifted and talented students, 11.69%, while 17.75% are in the special education program. Deepwater Junior High School bilingual students comprise 41.00%, gifted and talented students, 7.20%, and 24.10% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.11% | 21 |
| Hispanic | 56.95% | 385 |
| White | 35.06% | 237 |
| Asian | 2.66% | 18 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 676 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 37.72% | 255 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.99% | 54 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.45% | 54 |
| Hispanic | 84.66% | 541 |
| White | 5.01% | 32 |
| Asian | 0.47% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 8 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 639 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.38% | 520 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.05% | 224 |
| Total Students | 100% | 639 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.69% | 52 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.69% | 79 |
| Special Education | 17.75% | 120 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.28% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 41.00% | 262 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.20% | 46 |
| Special Education | 24.10% | 154 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.86% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 639 |
Fairmont Junior High School's 43 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.5 years. Teachers at Deepwater Junior High School, numbering 53 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Fairmont Junior High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, three teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Deepwater Junior High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 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 Fairmont Junior High School there are 31 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 11 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 Deepwater Junior High School there are 39 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 15 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 | 6.85% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.60% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.30% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 6.85% | 3 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.60% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.57% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.61% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.32% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.40% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.43% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.37% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.87% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 72.60% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 27.17% | 12 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 73.64% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 26.36% | 14 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
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