Compare Dean Middle School with Labay 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 above average middle schools: Dean Middle School and Labay 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.

Dean Middle School’s regular student population is 1,339 with a 14 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Labay Middle School is 1,235 students and a 15.4 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Dean 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 75 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 73 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, Labay Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
B
Good
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75
Student Achievement
86
Student Progress
73
Closing Performance Gaps
82
Overall
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
B
Good
rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4/5
83
Student Achievement
90
Student Progress
87
Closing Performance Gaps
89
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. Dean Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Social Studies. Labay Middle School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
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Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
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
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
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, the dominant group in Dean Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 73.11% of student population, followed by African Americans (15.24%), Asians (5.60%), Whites or Caucasians (4.48%), Native Americans (0.97%) and Two or More Races (0.60%).

The student population at Labay Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 51.17%, followed by African Americans (23.16%), Whites or Caucasians (15.14%), Asians (6.56%), Two or More Races (2.83%) and Native Americans (1.13%).

Based on household incomes, Dean Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 88.20% compared to 69.31% at Labay 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, Dean Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 27.93% of its student population compared to 15.87% at Labay Middle School.

In addition, Dean Middle School has 26.74% bilingual students, 3.73% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.35% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Labay Middle School with 14.25% bilingual students, 6.64% gifted and talented students and 13.20% students in the special education program.

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Total Students 1,339
African American 15.24% (204 students)
Hispanic 73.11% (979 students)
White 4.48% (60 students)
Asian 5.60% (75 students)
Native American 0.97% (13 students)
Two or More Races 0.60% (8 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1339 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 88.20% (1181 students)
Limited English Proficiency 27.93% (374 students)
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
Total Students 1,235
African American 23.16% (286 students)
Hispanic 51.17% (632 students)
White 15.14% (187 students)
Asian 6.56% (81 students)
Native American 1.13% (14 students)
Two or More Races 2.83% (35 students)
Total Students 100.00% (1235 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 69.31% (856 students)
Limited English Proficiency 15.87% (196 students)

Program

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Bilingual 26.74% (358 students)
Gifted & Talented 3.73% (50 students)
Special Education 11.35% (152 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.05% (14 students)
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
Bilingual 14.25% (176 students)
Gifted & Talented 6.64% (82 students)
Special Education 13.20% (163 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.25% (15 students)
Staff Profile

Dean Middle School's 95 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.8 years. Teachers at Labay Middle School, numbering 80 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10 years.

Of its teaching staff, Dean Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 21 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Labay Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.

In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Dean Middle School there are 67 female teachers and 28 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 11 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 16 more working as school support staff.

At Labay Middle School there are 60 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 15 more working as school support staff.

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095

Experience

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Over 30 years 1.15% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 7.55% (7 teachers)
10 - 20 years 27.46% (26 teachers)
6 - 10 years 21.70% (21 teachers)
1- 5 years 38.05% (36 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 4.09% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 9.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 6.6 yrs
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
Over 30 years 1.25% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 11.61% (9 teachers)
10 - 20 years 28.59% (23 teachers)
6 - 10 years 16.85% (14 teachers)
1- 5 years 32.46% (26 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 9.11% (7 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7.1 yrs

Teacher Type

Dean Middle School
Directions14104 REO ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
Female Teachers 70.44% (67 teachers)
Male Teachers 29.66% (28 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 16
Edu Aids 19
Special Education 11
Labay Middle School
Directions15435 WILLOW RIVER DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
Female Teachers 75.16% (60 teachers)
Male Teachers 24.72% (20 teachers)
School Admin 5
School Support 16
Edu Aids 14
Special Education 9
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