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: Wunderlich Intermediate and Kleb Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KLEIN ISD.
Wunderlich Intermediate’s regular student population is 1,319 with a 12.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Kleb Intermediate is 1,232 students and a 14.6 students/teacher ratio.
Wunderlich Intermediate 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 74 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 79 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, Kleb Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 74 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 79 |
| 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.
Wunderlich Intermediate's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Kleb Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Wunderlich Intermediate. They make up for 61.56% of student population, followed by African Americans (24.64%), Asians (7.81%), Whites or Caucasians (3.03%), Two or More Races (2.27%) and Native Americans (0.68%).
The student population at Kleb Intermediate is also predominantly by Hispanics at 41.64%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.55%), African Americans (15.99%), Asians (8.04%), Two or More Races (4.55%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, Wunderlich Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 79.00% compared to 51.95% at Kleb Intermediate.
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, Wunderlich Intermediate has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 37.07% of its student population compared to 17.37% at Kleb Intermediate.
In addition, Wunderlich Intermediate has 36.85% bilingual students, 5.53% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.92% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Kleb Intermediate with 15.67% bilingual students, 11.69% gifted and talented students and 14.94% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.64% | 325 |
| Hispanic | 61.56% | 812 |
| White | 3.03% | 40 |
| Asian | 7.81% | 103 |
| Native American | 0.68% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 30 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,319 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 79.00% | 1,042 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 37.07% | 489 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,319 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 15.99% | 197 |
| Hispanic | 41.64% | 513 |
| White | 29.55% | 364 |
| Asian | 8.04% | 99 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 56 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,232 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.95% | 640 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.37% | 214 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,232 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.85% | 486 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.53% | 73 |
| Special Education | 15.92% | 210 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.96% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,319 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.67% | 193 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.69% | 144 |
| Special Education | 14.94% | 184 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.19% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,232 |
Wunderlich Intermediate's 103 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.5 years. Teachers at Kleb Intermediate, numbering 84 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Wunderlich Intermediate has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 41 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Kleb Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 28 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Wunderlich Intermediate there are 66 female teachers and 36 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 26 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has eight staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
At Kleb Intermediate there are 56 female teachers and 27 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 27 special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.97% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.14% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.81% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.61% | 23 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.23% | 41 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.34% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 104 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.67% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.69% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.29% | 28 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.09% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.33% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.92% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 84 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 64.44% | 67 |
| Male Teachers | 35.56% | 37 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 25 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 104 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 67.18% | 57 |
| Male Teachers | 32.82% | 28 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 26 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 84 |
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