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: San Jacinto Intermediate and Park View Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PASADENA ISD.
San Jacinto Intermediate’s regular student population is 612 with a 13.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Park View Intermediate is 532 students and a 13.2 students/teacher ratio.
San Jacinto 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 75 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Park View Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 74 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 75 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 88 |
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. San Jacinto Intermediate's four out of seven distinctions are in Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Park View Intermediate’s three out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in San Jacinto Intermediate is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.36% of student population, followed by African Americans (5.07%), Whites or Caucasians (3.92%) and Two or More Races (0.65%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
At Park View Intermediate, Hispanics make up 82.14% of student population, followed by African Americans (10.15%), Whites or Caucasians (5.83%), Two or More Races (0.75%), Asians (0.56%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
Based on household incomes, the San Jacinto Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 88.24% compared to 89.47% at Park View 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, San Jacinto Intermediate has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 41.18% of its student population compared to 40.60% at Park View Intermediate.
San Jacinto Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 36.11%, gifted and talented students, 9.97%, while 15.52% are in the special education program. Park View Intermediate bilingual students comprise 36.09%, gifted and talented students, 4.14%, and 18.80% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.07% | 31 |
| Hispanic | 90.36% | 553 |
| White | 3.92% | 24 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 612 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 88.24% | 540 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 41.18% | 252 |
| Total Students | 100% | 612 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.15% | 54 |
| Hispanic | 82.14% | 437 |
| White | 5.83% | 31 |
| Asian | 0.56% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.38% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 4 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 532 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.47% | 476 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.60% | 216 |
| Total Students | 100% | 532 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.11% | 221 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.97% | 61 |
| Special Education | 15.52% | 95 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.16% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 612 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.09% | 192 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.14% | 22 |
| Special Education | 18.80% | 100 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.48% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 532 |
San Jacinto Intermediate's 46 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.4 years. Teachers at Park View Intermediate, numbering 40 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, San Jacinto Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Park View Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At San Jacinto Intermediate there are 29 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Park View Intermediate there are 23 female teachers and 16 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight teachers are in special education without any assistance.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.78% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.00% | 12 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.37% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.23% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.62% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.95% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.84% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.66% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.83% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.73% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 62.50% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 37.50% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 46 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.71% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 41.29% | 17 |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
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