Middle Schools in Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

The Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 22 middle schools serving grades 5-8, with a diverse student population and a wide range of academic performance. While some schools, such as Melillo Middle and Carter Lomax Middle, stand out for their exceptional reading and math proficiency rates, others struggle to meet district and state averages.

The middle schools in Pasadena ISD exhibit a diverse racial and ethnic composition, with Hispanic students making up the majority at most schools. Dropout rates are generally low, but there are significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools like San Jacinto Intermediate and Southmore Intermediate lagging behind the high-performing schools. The data also suggests a potential relationship between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, as seen at Melillo Middle and Carter Lomax Middle.

The smallest school in the district, The Summit (Intermediate), with only 80 students, provides an interesting case study on the potential benefits and challenges of operating a very small middle school within the larger Pasadena ISD context. Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors driving the observed performance differences and the implementation of targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.