Compare Mata Intermediate with Owens Intermediate

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 Owens Intermediate, which is a part of ALIEF ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.

Mata Intermediate’s regular student population is 808 with a 12.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Owens Intermediate is 814 students and a 12.4 students/teacher ratio.

Performance Indicators

Mata 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 65 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 79 in closing performance gaps. It scored 80 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, Owens Intermediate earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 57 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
B
Good
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65
Student Achievement
81
Student Progress
79
Closing Performance Gaps
80
Overall
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
C
Average
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57
Student Achievement
77
Student Progress
74
Closing Performance Gaps
76
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 two out of seven distinctions are in with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Except for with 25% student progress, Owens Intermediate earned one out of seven distinctions.

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
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1/7
Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
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
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
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 Mata Intermediate is Hispanics who make up nearly 68.94% of student population, followed by African Americans (21.16%), Whites or Caucasians (3.84%), Asians (3.84%), Native Americans (1.73%) and Two or More Races (0.25%).

At Owens Intermediate, Hispanics make up 81.45% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.46%), Asians (4.79%), Whites or Caucasians (2.58%), Native Americans (1.35%) and Two or More Races (0.37%).

Based on household incomes, Mata Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 86.39% compared to 84.40% at Owens 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, Mata Intermediate has 536 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 66.34% of student population. Owens Intermediate has significantly more ELLs at 653 or about 80.22% of student population.

Mata Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 69.18%, gifted and talented students, 5.94%, while 14.85% are in the special education program. Owens Intermediate bilingual students comprise 80.34%, gifted and talented students, 1.47%, and 13.27% are in the special education program.

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072

Racial/Ethnic Groups

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Total Students 808
African American 21.16% (171 students)
Hispanic 68.94% (557 students)
White 3.84% (31 students)
Asian 3.84% (31 students)
Native American 1.73% (14 students)
Two or More Races 0.25% (2 students)
Total Students 100.00% (808 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 86.39% (698 students)
Limited English Proficiency 66.34% (536 students)
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
Total Students 814
African American 9.46% (77 students)
Hispanic 81.45% (663 students)
White 2.58% (21 students)
Asian 4.79% (39 students)
Native American 1.35% (11 students)
Two or More Races 0.37% (3 students)
Total Students 100.00% (814 students)
Eco Disadvantaged 84.40% (687 students)
Limited English Proficiency 80.22% (653 students)

Program

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Bilingual 69.18% (559 students)
Gifted & Talented 5.94% (48 students)
Special Education 14.85% (120 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.51% (12 students)
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
Bilingual 80.34% (654 students)
Gifted & Talented 1.47% (12 students)
Special Education 13.27% (108 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.52% (12 students)
Staff Profile

Mata Intermediate's 66 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.8 years. Teachers at Owens Intermediate, numbering 65 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10 years.

Of its teaching staff, Mata Intermediate has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Owens Intermediate has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 12 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 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 Mata Intermediate there are 52 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are 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 Owens Intermediate there are 57 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are 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 four more working as school support staff.

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072

Experience

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Over 30 years 3.48% (2 teachers)
20 - 30 years 22.73% (15 teachers)
10 - 20 years 22.73% (15 teachers)
6 - 10 years 16.67% (11 teachers)
1- 5 years 31.52% (21 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.88% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 12.8 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 10.3 yrs
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
Over 30 years 1.52% (1 teacher)
20 - 30 years 16.11% (11 teachers)
10 - 20 years 18.39% (12 teachers)
6 - 10 years 18.69% (12 teachers)
1- 5 years 34.65% (23 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 10.64% (7 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 10 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7 yrs

Teacher Type

Mata Intermediate
Directions9225 S DAIRY ASHFORD, HOUSTON, TX, 77099
Female Teachers 78.79% (52 teachers)
Male Teachers 21.21% (14 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 6
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 3
Owens Intermediate
Directions6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072
Female Teachers 86.93% (57 teachers)
Male Teachers 13.07% (9 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 4
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 2
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