Summary
Hambrick Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 939 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 740 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hambrick Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating for most of the past decade.
Hambrick Middle consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on STAAR tests, with significantly lower proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with the school's rankings for subgroups like female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners all in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. Additionally, Hambrick Middle has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 3.2% to 4.5% over the past few years, which are higher than the state and district averages.
While Hambrick Middle faces significant challenges, there are some interesting comparisons to nearby schools. For example, Stovall Middle and Aldine Middle, which also serve economically disadvantaged populations, demonstrate better academic outcomes than Hambrick Middle. Additionally, Grantham Academy, a public magnet school within the Aldine district, outperforms Hambrick Middle across several academic measures, despite serving a similar demographic of students. These comparisons suggest that with the right interventions and support, Hambrick Middle could potentially improve its educational outcomes for its students.
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