Compare Lamar Middle School with Gorzycki Middle School

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: Lamar Middle School and Gorzycki Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the AUSTIN ISD.

Lamar Middle School’s regular student population is 1,109 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Gorzycki Middle School is 1,304 students and a 17.4 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Lamar Middle 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 92 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 85 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, Gorzycki Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 94 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Rating
A
Excellent
Start FullStart FullStart FullStart FullStart Full 5/5
Student Achievement 92
Student Progress 87
Closing Performance Gaps 85
Overall 90
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Rating
A
Excellent
Start FullStart FullStart FullStart FullStart Full 5/5
Student Achievement 93
Student Progress 88
Closing Performance Gaps 94
Overall 93
Distinction Designations

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.

Lamar Middle School's four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Gorzycki Middle School did not earn any distinction.

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Distinctions 4/7
Distinctions 0/7
Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Reading/English Language Arts (ELA)Read/ELA
MathematicsMathematics
ScienceScience
Social StudiesSocial Studies
post-secondaryPost-Secondary
with 25% student progressComparative Academic Growth
25% closing performance gapsComparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics

Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Lamar Middle School. They make up for 59.87% of student population, followed by Hispanics (29.76%), Two or More Races (5.14%), African Americans (2.71%), Asians (2.16%) and Native Americans (0.18%).

At Gorzycki Middle School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 57.67% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.15%), Asians (9.82%), Two or More Races (6.06%), African Americans (1.23%) and Native Americans (0.08%).

Based on household incomes, Lamar Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 22.18% compared to 7.59% at Gorzycki Middle 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, Lamar Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 10.55% of its student population compared to 5.83% at Gorzycki Middle School.

Lamar Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 10.55%, gifted and talented students, 22.36%, while 15.96% are in the special education program. Gorzycki Middle School bilingual students comprise 5.98%, gifted and talented students, 21.17%, and 14.19% are in the special education program.

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Racial/Ethnic Groups Percentage Students
African American 2.71% 30
Hispanic 29.76% 330
White 59.87% 664
Asian 2.16% 24
Native American 0.18% 2
Two or More Races 5.14% 57
Total Students 100.00% 1,109
Eco Disadvantaged 22.18% 246
Limited English Proficiency 10.55% 117
Total Students 100% 1,109
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Racial/Ethnic Groups Percentage Students
African American 1.23% 16
Hispanic 25.15% 328
White 57.67% 752
Asian 9.82% 128
Native American 0.08% 1
Two or More Races 6.06% 79
Total Students 100.00% 1,304
Eco Disadvantaged 7.59% 99
Limited English Proficiency 5.83% 76
Total Students 100% 1,304

Program

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Program Percentage Students
Bilingual 10.55% 117
Gifted & Talented 22.36% 248
Special Education 15.96% 177
Teacher Student Ratio 1.58% 18
Total Students 100% 1,109
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Program Percentage Students
Bilingual 5.98% 78
Gifted & Talented 21.17% 276
Special Education 14.19% 185
Teacher Student Ratio 1.33% 17
Total Students 100% 1,304
Staff Profile

Lamar Middle School's 63 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.4 years. Teachers at Gorzycki Middle School, numbering 74 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.5 years.

Of its teaching staff, Lamar Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 21 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Gorzycki Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Lamar Middle School there are 48 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.

At Gorzycki Middle School there are 49 female teachers and 25 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 four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749

Experience

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Metric Percentage Teachers
Over 30 years 1.58% 1
20 - 30 years 7.89% 5
10 - 20 years 15.46% 10
6 - 10 years 32.33% 21
1- 5 years 39.43% 25
Beginning Teacher 3.15% 2
Teacher Experience Average 8.4 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.4 yrs
Total Teachers 100% 63
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Metric Percentage Teachers
Over 30 years 2.67% 2
20 - 30 years 15.91% 12
10 - 20 years 38.77% 29
6 - 10 years 12.03% 9
1- 5 years 20.05% 15
Beginning Teacher 10.70% 8
Teacher Experience Average 12.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 10.3 yrs
Total Teachers 100% 75

Teacher Type

Lamar Middle School
Directions6201 WYNONA ST, AUSTIN, TX, 78757
Type Percentage Teachers
Female Teachers 76.81% 49
Male Teachers 23.19% 15
School Admin 3
School Support 3
Edu Aids 12
Special Education 15
Total Teachers 100% 63
Gorzycki Middle School
Directions7412 W SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78749
Type Percentage Teachers
Female Teachers 66.58% 50
Male Teachers 33.42% 25
School Admin 4
School Support 5
Edu Aids 9
Special Education 16
Total Teachers 100% 75
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