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.
When we compared Collins Intermediate, which is a part of Conroe ISD, with Cryar Intermediate, which is a part of Conroe ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Collins Intermediate’s regular student population is 753 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cryar Intermediate is 793 students and a 15.9 students/teacher ratio.
Performance Indicators
Collins Intermediate 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 95 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, and 100 in closing performance gaps. It scored 97 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, Cryar Intermediate garnered a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 72 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
A
Excellent
5/5
95
Student Achievement
90
Student Progress
100
Student Achievement
97
Overall
B
Good
4/5
82
Student Achievement
85
Student Progress
72
Student Achievement
81
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.
Collins Intermediate’s five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Science and post-secondary and with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Cryar Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
5/7
Based on 2019 95STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
0/7
Based on 2019 82STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Collins Intermediate. They make up for 61.22% of student population, followed by Hispanics (19.52%), Asians (8.90%), African Americans (5.58%), Two or More Races (4.25%) and Native Americans (0.53%).
The student population at Cryar Intermediate is also predominantly Whites or Caucasians at 40.61%, followed by Hispanics (37.07%), African Americans (14.75%), Asians (4.04%), Two or More Races (2.65%) and Native Americans (0.50%).
Based on household incomes, the Collins Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students are lower at 13.01% compared to 57.38% at Cryar 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, Collins Intermediate and Cryar Intermediate have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
Collins Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 4.38%, gifted and talented students, 23.24%, while 6.24% are in the special education program. Cryar Intermediate bilingual students comprise 14.63%, gifted and talented students, 8.45%, and 11.35% are in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 753
African American 5.58% (42 students)
Hispanic 19.52% (147 students)
White 61.22% (461 students)
Asian 8.90% (67 students)
Native American 0.53% (4 students)
Two or More Races 4.25% (32 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 13.01% (98 students)
Limited English Proficiency 4.38% (33 students)
Total Students 793
African American 14.75% (117 students)
Hispanic 37.07% (294 students)
White 40.61% (322 students)
Asian 4.04% (32 students)
Native American 0.50% (4 students)
Two or More Races 2.65% (21 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 57.38% (455 students)
Limited English Proficiency 15.51% (123 students)
Program
Bilingual 4.38% (33 students)
Gifted & Talented 23.24% (175 students)
Special Education 6.24% (47 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.32% (18 students)
Bilingual 14.63% (116 students)
Gifted & Talented 8.45% (67 students)
Special Education 11.35% (90 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.01% (16 students)
Staff Profile
Collins Intermediate’s 43 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nine years. Teachers at Cryar Intermediate, numbering 50 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Collins Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 10 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Cryar Intermediate has six teachers serving the school for over 20 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Collins Intermediate there are 37 female teachers and six male teachers.Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Cryar Intermediate there are 39 female teachers and 11 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are six special education teachers and 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members working for the school administration and 11 more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 6.98% (3 teachers)
10 - 20 years 32.56% (14 teachers)
6 - 10 years 23.26% (10 teachers)
1- 5 years 32.56% (14 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 4.65% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 9 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.8 yrs
Over 20 years 12.00% (6 teachers)
10 - 20 years 12.00% (6 teachers)
6 - 10 years 22.00% (11 teachers)
1- 5 years 32.20% (16 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 21.80% (11 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 7.5 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 4.2 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 86.05% (37 teachers)
Male Teachers 13.95% (6 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 7
Edu Aids 7
Special Education 3
Female Teachers 78.00% (39 teachers)
Male Teachers 22.00% (11 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 11
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 6
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