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 excellent middle schools: York Junior High School and Mitchell Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Conroe ISD.
York Junior High School’s regular student population is one with a 18.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mitchell Intermediate is one students and a 18.7 students/teacher ratio.
Performance Indicators
York Junior High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 92 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, Mitchell Intermediate also performed better to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 91 in school progress, 100 in closing performance gaps and 97 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Student Progress
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95
Student Achievement
91
Student Progress
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97
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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.
Mitchell Intermediate’s four out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics and post-secondary and with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. York Junior High School has no distinction.
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Based on 2019 92STAAR Data
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Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
4/7
Based on 2019 95STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at York Junior High School. They make up for 52.76% of student population, followed by Hispanics (25.93%), African Americans (12.48%), Asians (4.90%), Two or More Races (3.17%) and Native Americans (0.28%).
The student population at Mitchell Intermediate is also predominantly Whites or Caucasians at 64.69%, followed by Hispanics (17.74%), Asians (9.37%), Two or More Races (4.60%), African Americans (2.93%) and Native Americans (0.50%).
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, York Junior High School and Mitchell Intermediate have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
In addition, York Junior High School has 2.07% bilingual students, 10.34% are in the gifted and talented program, while 4.90% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Mitchell Intermediate with 4.69% bilingual students, 24.69% gifted and talented students and 5.61% students in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 1,450
African American 12.48% (181 students)
Hispanic 25.93% (376 students)
White 52.76% (765 students)
Asian 4.90% (71 students)
Native American 0.28% (4 students)
Two or More Races 3.17% (46 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 18.55% (269 students)
Limited English Proficiency 2.48% (36 students)
Total Students 1,195
African American 2.93% (35 students)
Hispanic 17.74% (212 students)
White 64.69% (773 students)
Asian 9.37% (112 students)
Native American 0.50% (6 students)
Two or More Races 4.60% (55 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 9.29% (111 students)
Limited English Proficiency 4.77% (57 students)
Program
Bilingual 2.07% (30 students)
Gifted & Talented 10.34% (150 students)
Special Education 4.90% (71 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.28% (19 students)
Bilingual 4.69% (56 students)
Gifted & Talented 24.69% (295 students)
Special Education 5.61% (67 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.56% (19 students)
Staff Profile
York Junior High School’s 79 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.4 years. Teachers at Mitchell Intermediate, numbering 64 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 9.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, York Junior High School has four teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 28 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Mitchell Intermediate has 14 teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 10 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At York Junior High School there are 56 female teachers and 23 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 10 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has six staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
At Mitchell Intermediate there are 55 female teachers and nine male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are five special education teachers and 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members working for the school administration and eight more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 5.10% (4 teachers)
10 - 20 years 35.03% (28 teachers)
6 - 10 years 29.30% (23 teachers)
1- 5 years 25.48% (20 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 5.10% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 9.4 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.7 yrs
Over 20 years 21.88% (14 teachers)
10 - 20 years 40.63% (26 teachers)
6 - 10 years 15.63% (10 teachers)
1- 5 years 18.75% (12 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 3.13% (2 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 13.4 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 9.2 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 70.70% (56 teachers)
Male Teachers 29.30% (23 teachers)
School Admin 6
School Support 7
Edu Aids 10
Special Education 9
Female Teachers 85.94% (55 teachers)
Male Teachers 14.06% (9 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 8
Edu Aids 11
Special Education 5
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