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 Mata Intermediate, which is a part of Alief ISD, with O'donnell Middle School, which is a part of Alief ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Mata Intermediate’s regular student population is 875 with a 14.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at O'donnell Middle School is one students and a 15.1 students/teacher ratio.
Performance Indicators
Mata Intermediate earned 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 72 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, and 66 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, O'donnell Middle School garnered a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
C
Average
3/5
72
Student Achievement
82
Student Progress
66
Student Achievement
77
Overall
B
Good
4/5
78
Student Achievement
89
Student Progress
85
Student Achievement
88
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. Mata Intermediate’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps.O'donnell Middle School’s six out of seven only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps.
1/7
Based on 2019 72STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
6/7
Based on 2019 78STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Mata Intermediate. They make up for 59.09% of student population, followed by African Americans (29.49%), Asians (6.51%), Whites or Caucasians (2.74%), Two or More Races (1.14%) and Native Americans (0.91%).
The student population at O'donnell Middle School is also predominantly Hispanics at 41.75%, followed by African Americans (39.35%), Asians (12.44%), Whites or Caucasians (5.24%), Two or More Races (1.02%) and Native Americans (0.07%).
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, Mata Intermediate and O'donnell Middle School have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
Mata Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 45.94%, gifted and talented students, 7.31%, while 9.37% are in the special education program. O'donnell Middle School bilingual students comprise 26.18%, gifted and talented students, 6.76%, and 8.80% are in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 875
African American 29.49% (258 students)
Hispanic 59.09% (517 students)
White 2.74% (24 students)
Asian 6.51% (57 students)
Native American 0.91% (8 students)
Two or More Races 1.14% (10 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 88.80% (777 students)
Limited English Proficiency 41.94% (367 students)
Total Students 1,375
African American 39.35% (541 students)
Hispanic 41.75% (574 students)
White 5.24% (72 students)
Asian 12.44% (171 students)
Native American 0.07% (1 student)
Two or More Races 1.02% (14 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 83.49% (1148 students)
Limited English Proficiency 26.33% (362 students)
Program
Bilingual 45.94% (402 students)
Gifted & Talented 7.31% (64 students)
Special Education 9.37% (82 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.62% (14 students)
Bilingual 26.18% (360 students)
Gifted & Talented 6.76% (93 students)
Special Education 8.80% (121 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.10% (15 students)
Staff Profile
Mata Intermediate’s 62 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years. Teachers at O'donnell Middle School, numbering 91 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of nine years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Mata Intermediate has 12 teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. O'donnell Middle School has 10 teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 34 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Mata Intermediate there are 50 female teachers and 12 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At O'donnell Middle School there are 58 female teachers and 33 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are two special education teachers and 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs four staff members working for the school administration and nine more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 19.67% (12 teachers)
10 - 20 years 29.27% (18 teachers)
6 - 10 years 11.38% (7 teachers)
1- 5 years 28.29% (17 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 11.22% (7 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 11 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 8.3 yrs
Over 20 years 10.98% (10 teachers)
10 - 20 years 37.10% (34 teachers)
6 - 10 years 21.19% (19 teachers)
1- 5 years 25.25% (23 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 5.49% (5 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 9 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 80.49% (50 teachers)
Male Teachers 19.51% (12 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 6
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 1
Female Teachers 63.89% (58 teachers)
Male Teachers 36.11% (33 teachers)
School Admin 4
School Support 9
Edu Aids 16
Special Education 2
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