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 Fondren 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 Fondren Middle School is 713 students and a 15.3 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, Fondren Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 57 in student achievement, 72 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 72 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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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.
Sugar Grove Academy's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science and with 25% student progress. Fondren Middle School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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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 Fondren Middle School, Hispanics make up 74.61% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.60%), Whites or Caucasians (1.96%), Asians (1.26%) and Two or More Races (0.56%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Sugar Grove Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 98.97% compared to 99.02% at Fondren 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 64.38% at Fondren 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. Fondren Middle School bilingual students comprise 63.96%, gifted and talented students, 4.07%, and 7.29% 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 | 21.60% | 154 |
| Hispanic | 74.61% | 532 |
| White | 1.96% | 14 |
| Asian | 1.26% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 713 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 99.02% | 706 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 64.38% | 459 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
| 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 | 63.96% | 456 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.07% | 29 |
| Special Education | 7.29% | 52 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.15% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 713 |
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 Fondren Middle School, numbering 46 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 2.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 4.6 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. Fondren Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, two teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 34 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 Fondren Middle School there are 32 female teachers and 14 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 five staff members in the school administration department and 16 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 | 2.15% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 2.15% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 4.52% | 2 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.75% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 72.04% | 34 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.39% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| 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 | 68.82% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 31.18% | 15 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 17 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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