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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right middle school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Bear Branch Junior High School (MAGNOLIA ISD) and Vogel Intermediate (CONROE ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Bear Branch Junior High School’s regular student population is 1,118 with a 16.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Vogel Intermediate is 952 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Bear Branch Junior High School 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 84 in student achievement, 78 in school progress and 77 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Vogel Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 78 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 77 |
| Overall | 82 |
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.
Vogel Intermediate's two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and post-secondary. Bear Branch Junior High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Bear Branch Junior High School. They make up for 53.67% of student population, followed by Hispanics (36.40%), African Americans (4.11%), Two or More Races (3.40%), Asians (1.97%) and Native Americans (0.36%).
The student population at Vogel Intermediate is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.76%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (37.08%), African Americans (14.18%), Two or More Races (3.68%), Asians (3.15%) and Native Americans (1.16%).
Based on household incomes, the Bear Branch Junior High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 33.27% compared to 52.31% at Vogel 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, Bear Branch Junior High School has 188 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 16.82% of student population. Vogel Intermediate has more ELLs at 193 or about 20.27% of student population.
Bear Branch Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 15.47%, gifted and talented students, 11.27%, while 15.30% are in the special education program. Vogel Intermediate bilingual students comprise 22.58%, gifted and talented students, 9.66%, and 17.54% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.11% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 36.40% | 407 |
| White | 53.67% | 600 |
| Asian | 1.97% | 22 |
| Native American | 0.36% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3.40% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,118 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 33.27% | 372 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.82% | 188 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,118 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.18% | 135 |
| Hispanic | 40.76% | 388 |
| White | 37.08% | 353 |
| Asian | 3.15% | 30 |
| Native American | 1.16% | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 952 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 52.31% | 498 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.27% | 193 |
| Total Students | 100% | 952 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.47% | 173 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.27% | 126 |
| Special Education | 15.30% | 171 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.48% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,118 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.58% | 215 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.66% | 92 |
| Special Education | 17.54% | 167 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.60% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 952 |
Bear Branch Junior High School's 67 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.9 years. Teachers at Vogel Intermediate, numbering 62 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bear Branch Junior High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Vogel Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 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 Bear Branch Junior High School there are 51 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 18 special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Vogel Intermediate there are 55 female teachers and seven male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.49% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.57% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.55% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.07% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.32% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.86% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 67 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.52% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.52% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.92% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.40% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.64% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 76.79% | 52 |
| Male Teachers | 23.21% | 16 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 18 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 67 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.85% | 56 |
| Male Teachers | 11.15% | 7 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 63 |
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