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: Woodcreek Middle School and Humble Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HUMBLE ISD.
Woodcreek Middle School’s regular student population is 1,801 with a 16.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Humble Middle School is 1,334 students and a 13.8 students/teacher ratio.
Woodcreek Middle School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 75 in student achievement, 63 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Humble Middle School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 62 in student achievement, 74 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 74 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.
Distinction Designations for Woodcreek Middle School and Humble Middle School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Woodcreek Middle School. They make up for 40.09% of student population, followed by Hispanics (34.70%), Whites or Caucasians (17.43%), Asians (4.33%), Two or More Races (2.89%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Humble Middle School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 52.62%, followed by African Americans (38.83%), Whites or Caucasians (3.90%), Two or More Races (2.10%), Asians (1.42%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
Based on household incomes, the Woodcreek Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 42.31% compared to 73.84% at Humble 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, Woodcreek Middle School has 138 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.66% of student population. Humble Middle School has significantly more ELLs at 381 or about 28.56% of student population.
Woodcreek Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 6.55%, gifted and talented students, 8.88%, while 8.66% are in the special education program. Humble Middle School bilingual students comprise 28.19%, gifted and talented students, 4.42%, and 14.02% are in the special education program.
Woodcreek Middle School's 110 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.5 years. Teachers at Humble Middle School, numbering 96 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Woodcreek Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 28 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 29 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Humble Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 25 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Woodcreek Middle School there are 79 female teachers and 30 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Humble Middle School there are 71 female teachers and 25 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
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