Compare Alexander Middle School with Pearland J H West

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: Alexander Middle School and Pearland J H West. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PEARLAND ISD.

Alexander Middle School’s regular student population is 753 with a 17.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Pearland J H West is 905 students and a 17 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Alexander 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, 91 in school progress and 89 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, Pearland J H West also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 94 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
A
Excellent
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92
Student Achievement
91
Student Progress
89
Closing Performance Gaps
91
Overall
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
A
Excellent
rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5
91
Student Achievement
93
Student Progress
94
Closing Performance Gaps
93
Overall
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.

Both schools garnered only four distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. For Alexander Middle School these are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress while Pearland J H West secured in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and with 25% student progress.

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
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Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
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
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
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 Alexander Middle School. They make up for 44.36% of student population, followed by Hispanics (36.92%), African Americans (10.62%), Asians (4.38%), Two or More Races (3.59%) and Native Americans (0.13%).

The student population at Pearland J H West is also predominantly by Hispanics at 40.77%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.29%), Asians (17.02%), African Americans (11.49%) and Two or More Races (2.43%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.

Based on household incomes, the Alexander Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 29.88% compared to 31.27% at Pearland J H West.

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, Alexander Middle School has 41 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 5.44% of student population. Pearland J H West has significantly more ELLs at 84 or about 9.28% of student population.

In addition, Alexander Middle School has 3.32% bilingual students, 6.91% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.88% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Pearland J H West with 11.38% bilingual students, 32.15% gifted and talented students and 7.85% students in the special education program.

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Total Students 753
African American 10.62% (80 students)
Hispanic 36.92% (278 students)
White 44.36% (334 students)
Asian 4.38% (33 students)
Native American 0.13% (1 student)
Two or More Races 3.59% (27 students)
Total Students 100.00% (753 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 29.88% (225 students)
Limited English Proficiency 5.44% (41 students)
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Total Students 905
African American 11.49% (104 students)
Hispanic 40.77% (369 students)
White 28.29% (256 students)
Asian 17.02% (154 students)
Native American 0.00% (0 student)
Two or More Races 2.43% (22 students)
Total Students 100.00% (905 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 31.27% (283 students)
Limited English Proficiency 9.28% (84 students)

Program

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Bilingual 3.32% (25 students)
Gifted & Talented 6.91% (52 students)
Special Education 12.88% (97 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.30% (17 students)
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Bilingual 11.38% (103 students)
Gifted & Talented 32.15% (291 students)
Special Education 7.85% (71 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.88% (17 students)
Staff Profile

Alexander Middle School's 43 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.5 years. Teachers at Pearland J H West, numbering 53 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.4 years.

Of its teaching staff, Alexander Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Pearland J H West has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Alexander Middle School there are 34 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by six 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 Pearland J H West there are 40 female teachers and 12 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581

Experience

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Over 30 years 2.30% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 18.16% (8 teachers)
10 - 20 years 43.91% (19 teachers)
6 - 10 years 20.46% (9 teachers)
1- 5 years 13.56% (6 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 1.61% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 13.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.9 yrs
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Over 30 years 1.88% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 16.70% (9 teachers)
10 - 20 years 29.46% (16 teachers)
6 - 10 years 24.20% (13 teachers)
1- 5 years 16.51% (9 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 11.07% (6 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 11.4 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.6 yrs

Teacher Type

Alexander Middle School
Directions3001 OLD ALVIN RD, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Female Teachers 79.54% (35 teachers)
Male Teachers 20.46% (9 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 4
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 8
Pearland J H West
Directions2337 N GALVESTON AVE, PEARLAND, TX, 77581
Female Teachers 76.36% (41 teachers)
Male Teachers 23.64% (13 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 6
Edu Aids 3
Special Education 3
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