As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Madison High School and Jones Futures Academy. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Madison High School’s regular student population is 1,582 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Jones Futures Academy is 296 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.8 students/teacher ratio.
Madison High 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 77 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Jones Futures Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 87 |
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. Madison High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Social Studies and with 25% student progress. Jones Futures Academy’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Madison High School. They make up for 63.27% of student population, followed by African Americans (33.25%), Whites or Caucasians (1.33%), Asians (1.01%), Two or More Races (0.82%) and Native Americans (0.25%).
At Jones Futures Academy, Hispanics make up 70.61% of student population, followed by African Americans (27.36%), Whites or Caucasians (1.35%) and Two or More Races (0.68%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Madison High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 89.89% compared to 94.26% at Jones Futures Academy.
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, Madison High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 40.77% of its student population compared to 41.55% at Jones Futures Academy.
In addition, Madison High School has 38.69% bilingual students, 7.71% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.46% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Jones Futures Academy with 39.86% bilingual students, 12.84% gifted and talented students and 16.22% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 33.25% | 526 |
| Hispanic | 63.27% | 1,001 |
| White | 1.33% | 21 |
| Asian | 1.01% | 16 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,582 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.89% | 1,422 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.77% | 645 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,582 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.36% | 81 |
| Hispanic | 70.61% | 209 |
| White | 1.35% | 4 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 296 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 94.26% | 279 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 41.55% | 123 |
| Total Students | 100% | 296 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 38.69% | 612 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.71% | 122 |
| Special Education | 13.46% | 213 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.84% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,582 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 39.86% | 118 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.84% | 38 |
| Special Education | 16.22% | 48 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.99% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 296 |
Madison High School's 118 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 9.4 years. Jones Futures Academy's 25 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Madison High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 28 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 33 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 19 beginning teachers. Jones Futures Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
Madison High School has 15 special education teachers assisted by 11 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Jones Futures Academy has three special education teachers and 4 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.06% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.43% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.31% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.36% | 28 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.82% | 33 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.94% | 19 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 119 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.00% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.80% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 39.20% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.60% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 12.00% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.00% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 49.75% | 59 |
| Male Teachers | 50.17% | 60 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 20 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 119 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.00% | 15 |
| Male Teachers | 42.00% | 11 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
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