As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Paetow High School and Mayde Creek High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KATY ISD.
Paetow High School’s regular student population is 3,446 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mayde Creek High School is 3,033 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2 students/teacher ratio.
Paetow High 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 79 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Mayde Creek High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Paetow High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Mayde Creek High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Science, Social Studies and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Paetow High School. They make up for 44.63% of student population, followed by African Americans (32.24%), Whites or Caucasians (11.06%), Asians (7.63%), Two or More Races (4.00%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
At Mayde Creek High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 59.94% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.54%), Whites or Caucasians (10.32%), Asians (5.90%), Two or More Races (2.77%) and Native Americans (0.46%).
Based on household incomes, the Paetow High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 64.65% compared to 76.59% at Mayde Creek High 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, Paetow High School has 613 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.79% of student population. Mayde Creek High School has significantly more ELLs at 819 or about 27.00% of student population.
In addition, Paetow High School has 17.01% bilingual students, 3.60% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.26% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Mayde Creek High School with 25.65% bilingual students, 4.15% gifted and talented students and 14.74% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 32.24% | 1,111 |
| Hispanic | 44.63% | 1,538 |
| White | 11.06% | 381 |
| Asian | 7.63% | 263 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4.00% | 138 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,446 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.65% | 2,228 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.79% | 613 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,446 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.54% | 623 |
| Hispanic | 59.94% | 1,818 |
| White | 10.32% | 313 |
| Asian | 5.90% | 179 |
| Native American | 0.46% | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 84 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,033 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 76.59% | 2,323 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 27.00% | 819 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,033 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.01% | 586 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.60% | 124 |
| Special Education | 13.26% | 457 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.43% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,446 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 25.65% | 778 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.15% | 126 |
| Special Education | 14.74% | 447 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.47% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,033 |
Paetow High School's 232 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.8 years. Mayde Creek High School's 213 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11 years.
Of its teaching staff, Paetow High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 46 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 52 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 84 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 25 beginning teachers. Mayde Creek High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 28 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 52 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 47 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 66 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 14 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Paetow High School employs 123 female teachers and 109 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 41 special education teachers are being assisted by 28 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs ten staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Mayde Creek High School employs 124 female teachers and 88 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 38 special education teachers are being assisted by 30 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 24 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.59% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.37% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.81% | 46 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.30% | 52 |
| 1- 5 years | 36.14% | 84 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.83% | 25 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 233 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.81% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.22% | 28 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.43% | 52 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.22% | 47 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.75% | 66 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.56% | 14 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 213 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 53.16% | 124 |
| Male Teachers | 46.84% | 109 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 27 | |
| Special Education | 41 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 233 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.37% | 125 |
| Male Teachers | 41.63% | 89 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 24 | |
| Edu Aids | 29 | |
| Special Education | 37 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 213 |
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