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: Sugar Grove Academy and Mcreynolds Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Sugar Grove Academy’s regular student population is 777 with a 15.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mcreynolds Middle School is 297 students and a 11.8 students/teacher ratio.
Sugar Grove Academy 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 67 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, Mcreynolds Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 67 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 67 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 79 |
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.
Both schools garnered only three distinction designations or awards for performance. For Sugar Grove Academy these are in Mathematics, Science and with 25% student progress while Mcreynolds Middle School secured in Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Sugar Grove Academy is Hispanics who make up nearly 76.32% of student population, followed by African Americans (10.94%), Asians (7.98%), Whites or Caucasians (2.70%), Two or More Races (1.67%) and Native Americans (0.39%).
At Mcreynolds Middle School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 65.32% of student population, followed by African Americans (32.66%), Whites or Caucasians (1.35%), Asians (0.34%) and Two or More Races (0.34%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Sugar Grove Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 98.97% compared to 97.98% at Mcreynolds 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, Sugar Grove Academy has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 73.36% of its student population compared to 29.29% at Mcreynolds Middle School.
Sugar Grove Academy’s bilingual students comprise 72.84%, gifted and talented students, 4.25%, while 11.33% are in the special education program. Mcreynolds Middle School bilingual students comprise 28.96%, gifted and talented students, 3.37%, and 22.90% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.94% | 85 |
| Hispanic | 76.32% | 593 |
| White | 2.70% | 21 |
| Asian | 7.98% | 62 |
| Native American | 0.39% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 777 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.97% | 769 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 73.36% | 570 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 32.66% | 97 |
| Hispanic | 65.32% | 194 |
| White | 1.35% | 4 |
| Asian | 0.34% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.34% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 297 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.98% | 291 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.29% | 87 |
| Total Students | 100% | 297 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 72.84% | 566 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.25% | 33 |
| Special Education | 11.33% | 88 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.99% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 777 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.96% | 86 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.37% | 10 |
| Special Education | 22.90% | 68 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.97% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 297 |
Sugar Grove Academy's 50 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8 years. Teachers at Mcreynolds Middle School, numbering 25 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Sugar Grove Academy no teacher 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, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Mcreynolds Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Sugar Grove Academy there are 37 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 25 more working as school support staff.
At Mcreynolds Middle School there are 16 female teachers and nine 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 four staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.00% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.00% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.00% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.00% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 12.00% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.97% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.81% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.06% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.68% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.87% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.00% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 26.00% | 13 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 25 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 64.29% | 16 |
| Male Teachers | 35.71% | 9 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
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