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: Lake Jackson Intermediate and Freeport Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the BRAZOSPORT ISD.
Lake Jackson Intermediate’s regular student population is 898 with a 17.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Freeport Intermediate is 428 students and a 12.2 students/teacher ratio.
Lake Jackson 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 80 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Freeport Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 73 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 81 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.
Freeport Intermediate's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies and post-secondary. Lake Jackson Intermediate has no distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Lake Jackson Intermediate. They make up for 45.88% of student population, followed by Hispanics (43.43%), African Americans (5.35%), Asians (2.56%), Two or More Races (2.34%) and Native Americans (0.45%).
At Freeport Intermediate, Hispanics make up 71.03% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.12%), African Americans (9.81%), Two or More Races (2.10%) and Native Americans (0.70%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Lake Jackson Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 57.68% compared to 94.86% at Freeport 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, Lake Jackson Intermediate has 42 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 4.68% of student population. Freeport Intermediate has significantly more ELLs at 64 or about 14.95% of student population.
Lake Jackson Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 4.45%, gifted and talented students, 19.15%, while 11.36% are in the special education program. Freeport Intermediate bilingual students comprise 14.95%, gifted and talented students, 10.98%, and 12.38% are in the special education program.
Lake Jackson Intermediate's 51 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.9 years. Teachers at Freeport Intermediate, numbering 35 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 9.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lake Jackson Intermediate has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Freeport Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Lake Jackson Intermediate there are 37 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Freeport Intermediate there are 22 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
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