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 York Junior High School, which is a part of Conroe ISD, with Travis Intermediate, which is a part of Conroe ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
York Junior High School’s regular student population is one with a 18.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Travis Intermediate is 671 students and a 15.5 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, Travis Intermediate garnered a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
A
Excellent
5/5
92
Student Achievement
88
Student Progress
94
Student Achievement
93
Overall
B
Good
4/5
77
Student Achievement
89
Student Progress
71
Student Achievement
84
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.
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%).
At Travis Intermediate, Hispanics make up 77.79% of student population, followed by African Americans (14.01%), Whites or Caucasians (6.71%), Two or More Races (1.34%) and Native Americans (0.15%). There is no Asians student in the 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, York Junior High School and Travis Intermediate have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
York Junior High School’s bilingual students comprise 2.07%, gifted and talented students, 10.34%, while 4.90% are in the special education program. Travis Intermediate bilingual students comprise 50.22%, gifted and talented students, 3.58%, and 10.28% are 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 671
African American 14.01% (94 students)
Hispanic 77.79% (522 students)
White 6.71% (45 students)
Asian 0.00% (0 student)
Native American 0.15% (1 student)
Two or More Races 1.34% (9 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 91.51% (614 students)
Limited English Proficiency 50.97% (342 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 50.22% (337 students)
Gifted & Talented 3.58% (24 students)
Special Education 10.28% (69 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.31% (16 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 Travis Intermediate, numbering 43 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.7 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. Travis Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
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 Travis Intermediate there are 38 female teachers and six male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are six special education teachers and 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members working for the school administration and 12 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 6.91% (3 teachers)
10 - 20 years 36.41% (16 teachers)
6 - 10 years 29.03% (13 teachers)
1- 5 years 25.35% (11 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 2.30% (1 teacher)
Teacher Experience Average 10.7 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5.5 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 86.41% (38 teachers)
Male Teachers 13.59% (6 teachers)
School Admin 2
School Support 12
Edu Aids 13
Special Education 6
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