Project Chrysalis Middle School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(713) 924-1700
Project Chrysalis Middle School serves 263 students in grades 6-8.
Project Chrysalis Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Project Chrysalis Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Project Chrysalis Middle School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2012, 2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 263 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Project Chrysalis Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Project Chrysalis Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #322 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 95% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Project Chrysalis Middle School is Eastwood Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Navarro Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cage Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Cage Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 516 students10
0.0 miles
4528 Leeland St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700 0 PK-5 516 - Houston Eastwood Academy Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 427 students10
0.2 miles
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697 0.2 9-12 427 - Houston Austin High School Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,845 student10
0.3 miles
1700 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1600 0.3 9-12 1,845 - Houston Lantrip Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 726 students10
0.4 miles
100 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1670 0.4 PK-5 726 - Houston Navarro Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 710 students10
0.5 miles
5100 Polk St
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1760 0.5 6-8 710
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