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 above average middle schools: Bayside Intermediate and Brookside Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CLEAR CREEK ISD.
Bayside Intermediate’s regular student population is 975 with a 17.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Brookside Intermediate is 945 students and a 14.9 students/teacher ratio.
Bayside Intermediate 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, 81 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, Brookside Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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 Bayside Intermediate and Brookside Intermediate are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Bayside Intermediate. They make up for 55.08% of student population, followed by Hispanics (31.18%), African Americans (5.74%), Two or More Races (4.72%), Asians (3.18%) and Native Americans (0.10%).
The student population at Brookside Intermediate is also predominantly by Hispanics at 39.05%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (36.40%), Asians (10.48%), African Americans (9.52%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
Based on household incomes, the Bayside Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 27.59% compared to 43.17% at Brookside 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, Bayside Intermediate has a slightly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 9.74% of its student population compared to 7.94% at Brookside Intermediate.
Bayside Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 13.44%, gifted and talented students, 6.56%, while 12.41% are in the special education program. Brookside Intermediate bilingual students comprise 6.46%, gifted and talented students, 3.81%, and 16.61% are in the special education program.
Bayside Intermediate's 56 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.6 years. Teachers at Brookside Intermediate, numbering 63 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bayside Intermediate has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Brookside Intermediate has two teachers 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, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 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 Bayside Intermediate there are 44 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 11 special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Brookside Intermediate there are 43 female teachers and 19 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 eight more working as school support staff.
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