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 excellent middle schools: Knox Junior High School and York Junior High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CONROE ISD.
Knox Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,395 with a 16.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at York Junior High School is 2,008 students and a 17.4 students/teacher ratio.
Knox Junior High School 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 91 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, York Junior High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Knox Junior High School and York Junior High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Knox Junior High School. They make up for 46.24% of student population, followed by Hispanics (29.61%), Asians (9.46%), African Americans (8.96%), Two or More Races (5.09%) and Native Americans (0.50%).
The student population at York Junior High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 51.29%, followed by Hispanics (24.75%), African Americans (13.45%), Asians (5.93%), Two or More Races (3.78%) and Native Americans (0.40%).
Based on household incomes, Knox Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 30.61% compared to 23.90% at York Junior 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, Knox Junior High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.90% of its student population compared to 6.08% at York Junior High School.
Knox Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 12.19%, gifted and talented students, 18.35%, while 9.03% are in the special education program. York Junior High School bilingual students comprise 5.53%, gifted and talented students, 15.24%, and 10.61% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.96% | 125 |
| Hispanic | 29.61% | 413 |
| White | 46.24% | 645 |
| Asian | 9.46% | 132 |
| Native American | 0.50% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5.09% | 71 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,395 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 30.61% | 427 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.90% | 180 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,395 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.45% | 270 |
| Hispanic | 24.75% | 497 |
| White | 51.29% | 1,030 |
| Asian | 5.93% | 119 |
| Native American | 0.40% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3.78% | 76 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,008 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 23.90% | 480 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.08% | 122 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,008 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.19% | 170 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.35% | 256 |
| Special Education | 9.03% | 126 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.18% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,395 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.53% | 111 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.24% | 306 |
| Special Education | 10.61% | 213 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.87% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,008 |
Knox Junior High School's 85 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years. Teachers at York Junior High School, numbering 115 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Knox Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. York Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 41 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 38 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 Knox Junior High School there are 52 female teachers and 32 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At York Junior High School there are 80 female teachers and 35 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 23 special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has seven staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.18% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.45% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.20% | 24 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.74% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.73% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.70% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 85 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.87% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.12% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 35.27% | 41 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.77% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.01% | 38 |
| Beginning Teacher | 0.87% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 115 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.34% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 38.66% | 33 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 16 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 85 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 69.59% | 80 |
| Male Teachers | 30.41% | 35 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 22 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 115 |
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