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: Humble Middle School and West Lake Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HUMBLE ISD.
Humble Middle School’s regular student population is 1,334 with a 13.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at West Lake Middle School is 1,732 students and a 18.4 students/teacher ratio.
Humble Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 62 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 74 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, West Lake Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 76 in student achievement, 66 in school progress, 76 in closing performance gaps and 76 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 Humble Middle School and West Lake Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Humble Middle School. They make up for 52.62% of student population, followed by African Americans (38.83%), Whites or Caucasians (3.90%), Two or More Races (2.10%), Asians (1.42%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
The student population at West Lake Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 34.06%, followed by African Americans (31.41%), Whites or Caucasians (28.58%), Asians (3.00%), Two or More Races (2.31%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, Humble Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 73.84% compared to 29.04% at West Lake 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, Humble Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 28.56% of its student population compared to 4.97% at West Lake Middle School.
In addition, Humble Middle School has 28.19% bilingual students, 4.42% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.02% are in the special education program. This stacks up against West Lake Middle School with 4.27% bilingual students, 11.20% gifted and talented students and 8.89% students in the special education program.
Humble Middle School's 96 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years. Teachers at West Lake Middle School, numbering 93 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Humble Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 25 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers. West Lake Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 22 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 31 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Humble Middle School there are 71 female teachers and 25 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
At West Lake Middle School there are 65 female teachers and 27 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
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