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: Clear Lake Intermediate and Brookside Intermediate. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CLEAR CREEK ISD.
Clear Lake Intermediate’s regular student population is 835 with a 14.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Brookside Intermediate is 945 students and a 14.9 students/teacher ratio.
Clear Lake Intermediate 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 82 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 77 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Brookside Intermediate also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 82 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.
Clear Lake Intermediate's two out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies and post-secondary. Brookside Intermediate did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Clear Lake Intermediate. They make up for 42.28% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (34.13%), African Americans (11.86%), Asians (6.35%), Two or More Races (5.03%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
The student population at Brookside Intermediate is also predominantly by Hispanics at 39.05%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (36.40%), Asians (10.48%), African Americans (9.52%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
Based on household incomes, Clear Lake Intermediate’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 51.74% compared to 43.17% at Brookside 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, Clear Lake Intermediate has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.10% of its student population compared to 7.94% at Brookside Intermediate.
Clear Lake Intermediate’s bilingual students comprise 9.94%, gifted and talented students, 4.31%, while 15.81% are in the special education program. Brookside Intermediate bilingual students comprise 6.46%, gifted and talented students, 3.81%, and 16.61% are in the special education program.
Clear Lake Intermediate's 56 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.3 years. Teachers at Brookside Intermediate, numbering 63 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Clear Lake Intermediate has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Brookside Intermediate has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 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 Clear Lake Intermediate there are 42 female teachers and 14 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by four 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 Brookside Intermediate there are 43 female teachers and 19 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 15 special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
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