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 Humble Middle School, which is a part of HUMBLE ISD, with West Lake Middle School, which is a part of HUMBLE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Humble Middle School’s regular student population is 1,258 with a 12.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at West Lake Middle School is 1,482 students and a 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
Humble Middle School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 64 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 68 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, West Lake Middle School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 75 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 64 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 68 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Humble Middle School and West Lake Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Humble Middle School. They make up for 55.48% of student population, followed by African Americans (36.65%), Whites or Caucasians (3.74%), Two or More Races (2.62%), Asians (0.79%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
The student population at West Lake Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 36.17%, followed by African Americans (29.01%), Whites or Caucasians (27.13%), Two or More Races (3.71%), Asians (3.51%) and Native Americans (0.20%).
Based on household incomes, Humble Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 82.03% compared to 34.89% at West Lake 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, Humble Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 28.22% of its student population compared to 5.40% at West Lake Middle School.
In addition, Humble Middle School has 27.58% bilingual students, 4.45% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.84% are in the special education program. This stacks up against West Lake Middle School with 5.20% bilingual students, 13.23% gifted and talented students and 15.05% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 36.65% | 461 |
| Hispanic | 55.48% | 698 |
| White | 3.74% | 47 |
| Asian | 0.79% | 10 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 33 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,258 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 82.03% | 1,032 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.22% | 355 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,258 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 29.01% | 430 |
| Hispanic | 36.17% | 536 |
| White | 27.13% | 402 |
| Asian | 3.51% | 52 |
| Native American | 0.20% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.71% | 55 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,482 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.89% | 517 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.40% | 80 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,482 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.58% | 347 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.45% | 56 |
| Special Education | 18.84% | 237 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.98% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,258 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.20% | 77 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.23% | 196 |
| Special Education | 15.05% | 223 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.14% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,482 |
Humble Middle School's 102 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.9 years. Teachers at West Lake Middle School, numbering 87 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Humble Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 42 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. West Lake Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 29 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 Humble Middle School there are 66 female teachers and 35 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and 17 more working as school support staff.
At West Lake Middle School there are 57 female teachers and 30 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.25% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 3.03% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.86% | 29 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.99% | 23 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.86% | 42 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.91% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 102 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.11% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.08% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.67% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 33.22% | 29 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.93% | 34 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.00% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 65.30% | 67 |
| Male Teachers | 34.70% | 36 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 17 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 102 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 65.07% | 57 |
| Male Teachers | 34.93% | 31 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
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