Summary:
This analysis examines four middle schools in zip code 77089 (Houston, TX), all part of the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd), which serve grades 5-8 and are split into intermediate schools (grades 7-8) and middle schools (grades 5-6).
Among the schools, Melillo Middle stands out as the academic leader for grades 5-6, consistently outperforming its peer Morris Middle and often exceeding state averages in reading and math. For grades 7-8, Beverly Hills Intermediate is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 3-star rating for three consecutive years despite having a high poverty rate. Thompson Intermediate excels in advanced math, with an exceptional 95.83% proficiency rate in Algebra I, though its standard 8th-grade math scores are mediocre. Key metrics show that spending per student varies from $9,949 at Thompson to $12,070 at Melillo, and student-teacher ratios range from 11.5 at Morris to 13.1 at Melillo, but these factors don't directly predict performance.
Interesting findings include a significant "middle school dip" in 7th-grade math, where both intermediate schools score well below the state average, and a 5th-grade science gap, with proficiency rates lagging behind reading and math. The contrast between Melillo and Morris Middle highlights how school-level strategies can overcome economic challenges, as Melillo succeeds despite a 64.71% poverty rate, while Morris struggles with 81.59% poverty. Overall, parents should note that while no school is perfect, Beverly Hills Intermediate offers consistent quality, Melillo Middle leads in core subjects, and Thompson Intermediate provides a standout advanced math program.
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