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 Meyerland Middle School, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, with Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, which is a part of HOUSTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Meyerland Middle School’s regular student population is 1,165 with a 15.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is 822 students and a 17.7 students/teacher ratio.
Meyerland Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 82 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 95 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 82 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 82 |
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. Meyerland Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Read/ELA. Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, 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 Meyerland Middle School. They make up for 53.91% of student population, followed by African Americans (22.92%), Whites or Caucasians (18.11%), Asians (2.40%), Two or More Races (2.32%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
The student population at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is also predominantly by Asians at 49.27%, followed by Hispanics (18.13%), Whites or Caucasians (11.44%), African Americans (10.58%) and Two or More Races (10.46%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Meyerland Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 51.85% compared to 22.38% at Mandarin Immersion Magnet 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, Meyerland Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 27.38% of its student population compared to 27.86% at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School.
In addition, Meyerland Middle School has 27.64% bilingual students, 29.44% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.25% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Mandarin Immersion Magnet School with 65.94% bilingual students, 45.13% gifted and talented students and 5.72% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 22.92% | 267 |
| Hispanic | 53.91% | 628 |
| White | 18.11% | 211 |
| Asian | 2.40% | 28 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,165 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.85% | 604 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.38% | 319 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,165 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.58% | 87 |
| Hispanic | 18.13% | 149 |
| White | 11.44% | 94 |
| Asian | 49.27% | 405 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 10.46% | 86 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 822 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.38% | 184 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.86% | 229 |
| Total Students | 100% | 822 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.64% | 322 |
| Gifted & Talented | 29.44% | 343 |
| Special Education | 14.25% | 166 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.35% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,165 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 65.94% | 542 |
| Gifted & Talented | 45.13% | 371 |
| Special Education | 5.72% | 47 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.15% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 822 |
Meyerland Middle School's 74 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years. Teachers at Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Meyerland Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Meyerland Middle School there are 46 female teachers and 28 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 one staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Mandarin Immersion Magnet School there are 36 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.69% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.94% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.12% | 24 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.31% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.85% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.10% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 74 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 8.62% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.62% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.40% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.02% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.03% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.31% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 62.37% | 46 |
| Male Teachers | 37.63% | 28 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 74 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 77.59% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 22.41% | 10 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
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