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: Pershing Middle School and Holland Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Pershing Middle School’s regular student population is 1,140 with a 15.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Holland Middle School is 476 students and a 14.4 students/teacher ratio.
Pershing Middle 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 84 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 88 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Holland Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 81 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 88 |
| Overall | 88 |
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. Pershing Middle School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Holland Middle School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Pershing Middle School. They make up for 37.11% of student population, followed by African Americans (35.96%), Whites or Caucasians (15.00%), Asians (7.37%), Two or More Races (4.12%) and Native Americans (0.26%).
At Holland Middle School, Hispanics make up 79.62% of student population, followed by African Americans (18.49%), Whites or Caucasians (1.68%) and Two or More Races (0.21%). There is no Asians and Native Americansstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Pershing Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 58.68% compared to 97.69% at Holland Middle School.
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, Pershing Middle School has 190 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 16.67% of student population. Holland Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 251 or about 52.73% of student population.
Pershing Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 15.35%, gifted and talented students, 25.18%, while 13.86% are in the special education program. Holland Middle School bilingual students comprise 52.94%, gifted and talented students, 6.30%, and 15.76% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 35.96% | 410 |
| Hispanic | 37.11% | 423 |
| White | 15.00% | 171 |
| Asian | 7.37% | 84 |
| Native American | 0.26% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4.12% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,140 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.68% | 669 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.67% | 190 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,140 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.49% | 88 |
| Hispanic | 79.62% | 379 |
| White | 1.68% | 8 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.21% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 476 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 97.69% | 465 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.73% | 251 |
| Total Students | 100% | 476 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 15.35% | 175 |
| Gifted & Talented | 25.18% | 287 |
| Special Education | 13.86% | 158 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.39% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,140 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 52.94% | 252 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.30% | 30 |
| Special Education | 15.76% | 75 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.03% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 476 |
Pershing Middle School's 72 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.6 years. Teachers at Holland Middle School, numbering 33 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Pershing Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 20 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 14 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Holland Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Pershing Middle School there are 43 female teachers and 28 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Holland Middle School there are 25 female teachers and eight male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and 18 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.16% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.24% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.29% | 20 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.39% | 14 |
| 1- 5 years | 26.32% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.62% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.02% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.41% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 18.13% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.15% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.27% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.02% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 60.25% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 39.75% | 29 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 75.53% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 24.47% | 8 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
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