Compare Arnold Middle School with Hamilton 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: Arnold Middle School and Hamilton Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.

Arnold Middle School’s regular student population is 1,437 with a 15.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Hamilton Middle School is 1,506 students and a 18.6 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Arnold 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 89 in student achievement, 91 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, Hamilton Middle School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 100 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
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Excellent
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89
Student Achievement
91
Student Progress
92
Closing Performance Gaps
91
Overall
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
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Excellent
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92
Student Achievement
91
Student Progress
100
Closing Performance Gaps
94
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.

It is in this area where the two schools differ. Arnold Middle School bagged all seven distinction awards in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Hamilton Middle School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps.

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
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Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
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
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
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, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Arnold Middle School. They make up for 43.42% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (23.59%), African Americans (21.71%), Asians (7.38%), Two or More Races (2.64%) and Native Americans (1.18%).

The student population at Hamilton Middle School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 44.89%, followed by Hispanics (27.22%), African Americans (14.48%), Asians (9.76%), Two or More Races (3.52%) and Native Americans (0.13%).

Based on household incomes, Arnold Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 65.48% compared to 35.59% at Hamilton 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, Arnold Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.87% of its student population compared to 5.44% at Hamilton Middle School.

In addition, Arnold Middle School has 11.90% bilingual students, 7.79% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.83% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Hamilton Middle School with 4.58% bilingual students, 15.54% gifted and talented students and 9.89% students in the special education program.

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Total Students 1,437
African American 21.71% (312 students)
Hispanic 43.42% (624 students)
White 23.59% (339 students)
Asian 7.38% (106 students)
Native American 1.18% (17 students)
Two or More Races 2.64% (38 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1437 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 65.48% (941 students)
Limited English Proficiency 12.87% (185 students)
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Total Students 1,506
African American 14.48% (218 students)
Hispanic 27.22% (410 students)
White 44.89% (676 students)
Asian 9.76% (147 students)
Native American 0.13% (2 students)
Two or More Races 3.52% (53 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1506 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 35.59% (536 students)
Limited English Proficiency 5.44% (82 students)

Program

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Bilingual 11.90% (171 students)
Gifted & Talented 7.79% (112 students)
Special Education 11.83% (170 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.06% (15 students)
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Bilingual 4.58% (69 students)
Gifted & Talented 15.54% (234 students)
Special Education 9.89% (149 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.24% (19 students)
Staff Profile

Arnold Middle School's 94 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.2 years. Teachers at Hamilton Middle School, numbering 80 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 11 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.3 years.

Of its teaching staff, Arnold Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 37 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Hamilton Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 27 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 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 Arnold Middle School there are 75 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.

At Hamilton Middle School there are 62 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429

Experience

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Over 30 years 0.00% (0 teacher)
20 - 30 years 17.20% (16 teachers)
10 - 20 years 39.60% (37 teachers)
6 - 10 years 20.28% (19 teachers)
1- 5 years 20.70% (20 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.23% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 12.2 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 9.1 yrs
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Over 30 years 2.72% (2 teachers)
20 - 30 years 20.30% (16 teachers)
10 - 20 years 33.91% (27 teachers)
6 - 10 years 16.21% (13 teachers)
1- 5 years 20.67% (17 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 6.19% (5 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 13.3 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 11 yrs

Teacher Type

Arnold Middle School
Directions11111 TELGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Female Teachers 80.15% (76 teachers)
Male Teachers 19.85% (19 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 14
Edu Aids 19
Special Education 10
Hamilton Middle School
Directions12330 KLUGE RD, CYPRESS, TX, 77429
Female Teachers 76.98% (62 teachers)
Male Teachers 23.14% (19 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 12
Edu Aids 16
Special Education 7
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