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 Atascocita Middle School, which is a part of HUMBLE ISD, with Riverwood Middle School, which is a part of HUMBLE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Atascocita Middle School’s regular student population is 981 with a 13.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Riverwood Middle School is 1,159 students and a 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Atascocita 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 75 in student achievement, 78 in school progress and 87 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Riverwood Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 89 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 78 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 87 |
| Overall | 81 |
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 one distinction designation or award for performance. For Atascocita Middle School this is in 25% closing performance gaps while Riverwood Middle School secured one for Science.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Atascocita Middle School. They make up for 40.47% of student population, followed by African Americans (30.78%), Whites or Caucasians (23.14%), Two or More Races (2.75%), Asians (2.14%) and Native Americans (0.10%).
At Riverwood Middle School, Whites or Caucasians make up 68.25% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.76%), Asians (4.40%), African Americans (3.97%), Two or More Races (3.11%) and Native Americans (0.09%).
Based on household incomes, Atascocita Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 56.98% compared to 14.06% at Riverwood 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, Atascocita Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 9.48% of its student population compared to 3.11% at Riverwood Middle School.
In addition, Atascocita Middle School has 8.56% bilingual students, 6.83% are in the gifted and talented program, while 20.39% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Riverwood Middle School with 2.67% bilingual students, 19.33% gifted and talented students and 11.82% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 30.78% | 302 |
| Hispanic | 40.47% | 397 |
| White | 23.14% | 227 |
| Asian | 2.14% | 21 |
| Native American | 0.10% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 981 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 56.98% | 559 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.48% | 93 |
| Total Students | 100% | 981 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.97% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 19.76% | 229 |
| White | 68.25% | 791 |
| Asian | 4.40% | 51 |
| Native American | 0.09% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 36 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,159 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 14.06% | 163 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.11% | 36 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,159 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 8.56% | 84 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.83% | 67 |
| Special Education | 20.39% | 200 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.38% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 981 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.67% | 31 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.33% | 224 |
| Special Education | 11.82% | 137 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.51% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,159 |
Atascocita Middle School's 72 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. Teachers at Riverwood Middle School, numbering 66 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 9.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Atascocita Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Riverwood Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Atascocita Middle School there are 52 female teachers and 20 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 eight more working as school support staff.
At Riverwood Middle School there are 44 female teachers and 21 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 3.03% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.65% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.08% | 26 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.67% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.55% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.89% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 1.66% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.27% | 14 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.24% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.19% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.84% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.66% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 71.94% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 28.20% | 21 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 67.57% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 32.43% | 22 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
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