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: College Station Middle School and Cypress Grove Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the COLLEGE STATION ISD.
College Station Middle School’s regular student population is 661 with a 13.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cypress Grove Intermediate is 540 students and a 14.4 students/teacher ratio.
College Station Middle 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 85 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Cypress Grove Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 82 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.
College Station Middle School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and Social Studies. Cypress Grove Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at College Station Middle School. They make up for 47.96% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.26%), African Americans (16.19%), Asians (7.41%), Two or More Races (3.03%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
The student population at Cypress Grove Intermediate is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 50.93%, followed by Hispanics (18.33%), African Americans (17.78%), Asians (8.33%), Two or More Races (4.07%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
Based on household incomes, College Station Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 41.30% compared to 39.07% at Cypress Grove 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, College Station Middle School has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 6.20% of its student population compared to 5.93% at Cypress Grove Intermediate.
College Station Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 6.20%, gifted and talented students, 11.80%, while 12.41% are in the special education program. Cypress Grove Intermediate bilingual students comprise 5.93%, gifted and talented students, 10.74%, and 17.96% are in the special education program.
College Station Middle School's 48 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.7 years. Teachers at Cypress Grove Intermediate, numbering 37 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, College Station Middle School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Cypress Grove Intermediate has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At College Station Middle School there are 36 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
At Cypress Grove Intermediate there are 33 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
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