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 average middle schools: Mata Intermediate and Owens Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Alief ISD.
Mata Intermediate’s regular student population is 875 with a 14.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Owens Intermediate is 979 students and a 13.7 students/teacher ratio.
Performance Indicators
Mata Intermediate 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 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, Owens Intermediate also garnered a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 69 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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3/5
72
Student Achievement
82
Student Progress
66
Student Achievement
77
Overall
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Average
3/5
69
Student Achievement
80
Student Progress
75
Student Achievement
79
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.Owens Intermediate’s three out of seven only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps.
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Based on 2019 72STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
3/7
Based on 2019 69STAAR 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%).
At Owens Intermediate, Hispanics make up 78.24% of student population, followed by African Americans (12.05%), Asians (5.72%), Whites or Caucasians (2.76%), Native Americans (0.82%) and Two or More Races (0.10%)
Based on household incomes, the Mata Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students are lower at 88.80% compared to 91.11% 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 and Owens Intermediate 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. Owens Intermediate bilingual students comprise 63.43%, gifted and talented students, 2.66%, and 9.91% 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 979
African American 12.05% (118 students)
Hispanic 78.24% (766 students)
White 2.76% (27 students)
Asian 5.72% (56 students)
Native American 0.82% (8 students)
Two or More Races 0.10% (1 student)
Economically Disadvantaged 91.11% (892 students)
Limited English Proficiency 63.74% (624 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 63.43% (621 students)
Gifted & Talented 2.66% (26 students)
Special Education 9.91% (97 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.40% (14 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 Owens Intermediate, numbering 71 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of seven years with individual teaching experience averaging nine 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. Owens Intermediate has eight teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 10 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 29 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including eight 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 Owens Intermediate there are 58 female teachers and 13 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are one special education teacher only and 10 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members working for the school administration and six 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 11.78% (8 teachers)
10 - 20 years 22.44% (16 teachers)
6 - 10 years 14.03% (10 teachers)
1- 5 years 40.67% (29 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 11.08% (8 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 9 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 7 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 81.21% (58 teachers)
Male Teachers 18.79% (13 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 6
Edu Aids 10
Special Education 1
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