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 Oak Hills Junior High School, which is a part of MONTGOMERY ISD, with Montgomery Junior High School, which is a part of MONTGOMERY ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Oak Hills Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,311 with a 18 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Montgomery Junior High School is 1,083 students and a 16.3 students/teacher ratio.
Oak Hills 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 90 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 91 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, Montgomery Junior High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 70 in school progress, 64 in closing performance gaps and 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Oak Hills Junior High School and Montgomery 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, the dominant group in Oak Hills Junior High School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 71.32% of student population, followed by Hispanics (20.29%), Two or More Races (4.65%), African Americans (2.21%), Asians (0.69%) and Native Americans (0.69%).
At Montgomery Junior High School, Whites or Caucasians make up 74.15% of student population, followed by Hispanics (17.27%), African Americans (4.25%), Two or More Races (3.23%), Asians (0.74%) and Native Americans (0.37%).
Based on household incomes, the Oak Hills Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 22.12% compared to 29.64% at Montgomery 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, Oak Hills Junior High School has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 3.74% of its student population compared to 3.14% at Montgomery Junior High School.
In addition, Oak Hills Junior High School has 3.51% bilingual students, 12.13% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.72% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Montgomery Junior High School with 2.95% bilingual students, 12.93% gifted and talented students and 18.10% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.21% | 29 |
| Hispanic | 20.29% | 266 |
| White | 71.32% | 935 |
| Asian | 0.69% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.69% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 61 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,311 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.12% | 290 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.74% | 49 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,311 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.25% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 17.27% | 187 |
| White | 74.15% | 803 |
| Asian | 0.74% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.37% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,083 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 29.64% | 321 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.14% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,083 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.51% | 46 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.13% | 159 |
| Special Education | 14.72% | 193 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.37% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,311 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.95% | 32 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.93% | 140 |
| Special Education | 18.10% | 196 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.51% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,083 |
Oak Hills Junior High School's 72 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.3 years. Teachers at Montgomery Junior High School, numbering 66 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Oak Hills Junior High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 25 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Montgomery Junior High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Oak Hills Junior High School there are 61 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 20 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 seven more working as school support staff.
At Montgomery Junior High School there are 49 female teachers and 17 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 25 special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.75% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.49% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.48% | 25 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.49% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.42% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.37% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.03% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.50% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.39% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.89% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.00% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.03% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 84.75% | 62 |
| Male Teachers | 15.25% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 20 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 73 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.06% | 49 |
| Male Teachers | 25.79% | 17 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 25 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 66 |
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