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: West Briar Middle School and Sugar Grove 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.
West Briar Middle School’s regular student population is 1,117 with a 18.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sugar Grove Academy is 759 students and a 17.4 students/teacher ratio.
West Briar 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 83 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 77 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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, Sugar Grove Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 55 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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. West Briar Middle School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Sugar Grove Academy’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Closing the Gaps.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at West Briar Middle School. They make up for 36.71% of student population, followed by African Americans (33.57%), Whites or Caucasians (18.89%), Asians (8.77%), Two or More Races (1.79%) and Native Americans (0.27%).
At Sugar Grove Academy, Hispanics make up 81.69% of student population, followed by African Americans (11.46%), Asians (4.61%), Whites or Caucasians (1.71%), Two or More Races (0.26%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
Based on household incomes, the West Briar Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 63.56% compared to 98.95% at Sugar Grove 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, West Briar Middle School has 197 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 17.64% of student population. Sugar Grove Academy has significantly more ELLs at 553 or about 72.86% of student population.
West Briar Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 17.01%, gifted and talented students, 25.43%, while 6.62% are in the special education program. Sugar Grove Academy bilingual students comprise 71.67%, gifted and talented students, 4.22%, and 10.80% are in the special education program.
West Briar Middle School's 61 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 7.6 years. Teachers at Sugar Grove Academy, numbering 43 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, West Briar Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Sugar Grove Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At West Briar Middle School there are 37 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
At Sugar Grove Academy there are 30 female teachers and 13 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
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