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 Beverly Hills Intermediate, which is a part of PASADENA ISD, with Thompson Intermediate, which is a part of PASADENA ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Beverly Hills Intermediate’s regular student population is 802 with a 12.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Thompson Intermediate is 834 students and a 13 students/teacher ratio.
Beverly Hills Intermediate performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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, 89 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Thompson Intermediate earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 81 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 90 |
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. Beverly Hills Intermediate’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Thompson Intermediate's four out of seven distinctions are in Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Beverly Hills Intermediate is Hispanics who make up nearly 68.83% of student population, followed by African Americans (18.58%), Asians (6.86%), Whites or Caucasians (4.86%), Two or More Races (0.75%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
At Thompson Intermediate, Hispanics make up 67.87% of student population, followed by African Americans (14.87%), Asians (8.51%), Whites or Caucasians (6.00%), Two or More Races (2.16%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
Based on household incomes, Beverly Hills Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 79.68% compared to 65.71% at Thompson 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, Beverly Hills Intermediate has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 30.55% of its student population compared to 23.50% at Thompson Intermediate.
In addition, Beverly Hills Intermediate has 27.31% bilingual students, 7.36% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.71% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Thompson Intermediate with 18.35% bilingual students, 10.91% gifted and talented students and 14.75% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.58% | 149 |
| Hispanic | 68.83% | 552 |
| White | 4.86% | 39 |
| Asian | 6.86% | 55 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 802 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 79.68% | 639 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 30.55% | 245 |
| Total Students | 100% | 802 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.87% | 124 |
| Hispanic | 67.87% | 566 |
| White | 6.00% | 50 |
| Asian | 8.51% | 71 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 834 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.71% | 548 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 23.50% | 196 |
| Total Students | 100% | 834 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.31% | 219 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.36% | 59 |
| Special Education | 14.71% | 118 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.52% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 802 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 18.35% | 153 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.91% | 91 |
| Special Education | 14.75% | 123 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.56% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 834 |
Beverly Hills Intermediate's 65 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.3 years. Teachers at Thompson Intermediate, numbering 64 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Beverly Hills Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Thompson Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Beverly Hills Intermediate there are 43 female teachers and 22 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Thompson Intermediate there are 44 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.57% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.77% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.79% | 20 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.00% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.29% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.57% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.40% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.15% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.17% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.77% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.51% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 66.46% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 33.54% | 22 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 69.83% | 45 |
| Male Teachers | 30.17% | 19 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 64 |
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