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: Cook Middle School and Campbell Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.
Cook Middle School’s regular student population is 1,451 with a 16 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Campbell Middle School is 1,103 students and a 13.8 students/teacher ratio.
Cook 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 85 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 87 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Campbell Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 87 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. Cook Middle School bagged all seven distinction awards in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Campbell Middle School’s six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Cook Middle School. They make up for 55.89% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (16.13%), African Americans (12.13%), Asians (11.58%), Two or More Races (3.03%) and Native Americans (1.10%).
The student population at Campbell Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 44.51%, followed by African Americans (36.17%), Asians (8.61%), Whites or Caucasians (6.71%), Two or More Races (2.54%) and Native Americans (1.45%).
Based on household incomes, the Cook Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 63.82% compared to 77.70% at Campbell 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, Cook Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 17.92% of its student population compared to 14.87% at Campbell Middle School.
Cook Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 16.54%, gifted and talented students, 9.37%, while 11.37% are in the special education program. Campbell Middle School bilingual students comprise 14.14%, gifted and talented students, 2.99%, and 9.88% are in the special education program.
Cook Middle School's 90 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years. Teachers at Campbell Middle School, numbering 79 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Cook Middle School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 15 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers. Campbell Middle School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Cook Middle School there are 66 female teachers and 23 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
At Campbell Middle School there are 49 female teachers and 30 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 15 more working as school support staff.
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