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 above average middle schools: Lawson Middle School and Texas Connections Academy At Houston. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Lawson Middle School’s regular student population is 1,069 with a 14.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Texas Connections Academy At Houston is 8,641 students and a students/teacher ratio.
Lawson 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 74 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Texas Connections Academy At Houston also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 74 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 87 |
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.
Lawson Middle School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Texas Connections Academy At Houston did not earn any distinction.
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Lawson Middle School. They make up for 60.99% of student population, followed by African Americans (37.61%), Whites or Caucasians (0.75%), Asians (0.28%), Native Americans (0.19%) and Two or More Races (0.19%).
The student population at Texas Connections Academy At Houston is also predominantly by Hispanics at 38.56%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.79%), African Americans (14.33%), Asians (5.77%), Two or More Races (4.88%) and Native Americans (0.42%).
Based on household incomes, Lawson Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 92.70% compared to 47.81% at Texas Connections Academy At Houston.
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, Lawson Middle School has 436 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 40.79% of student population. Texas Connections Academy At Houston has significantly more ELLs at 668 or about 7.73% of student population.
Lawson Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 39.10%, gifted and talented students, 7.20%, while 16.93% are in the special education program. Texas Connections Academy At Houston bilingual students comprise 7.01%, gifted and talented students, 0.76%, and 10.30% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 37.61% | 402 |
| Hispanic | 60.99% | 652 |
| White | 0.75% | 8 |
| Asian | 0.28% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.19% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.19% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,069 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.70% | 991 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.79% | 436 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,069 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.33% | 1,238 |
| Hispanic | 38.56% | 3,332 |
| White | 35.79% | 3,093 |
| Asian | 5.77% | 499 |
| Native American | 0.42% | 36 |
| Two or More Races | 4.88% | 422 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 8,641 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 47.81% | 4,131 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.73% | 668 |
| Total Students | 100% | 8,641 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 39.10% | 418 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.20% | 77 |
| Special Education | 16.93% | 181 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.37% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,069 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.01% | 606 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.76% | 66 |
| Special Education | 10.30% | 890 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | - | - |
| Total Students | 100% | 8,641 |
Lawson Middle School's 73 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.1 years. Teachers at Texas Connections Academy At Houston, numbering zero teacher, have been serving the school for an average of years with individual teaching experience averaging years.
Of its teaching staff, Lawson Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 37 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Texas Connections Academy At Houston no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
Lawson Middle School has nine special education teachers assisted by 13 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Texas Connections Academy At Houston has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.74% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.22% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.18% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.07% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 50.68% | 37 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.11% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | - | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 78.08% | 57 |
| Male Teachers | 21.92% | 16 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 27 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
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