Is Project Chrysalis Middle a good school?

Yes! Project Chrysalis Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 97 th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Project Chrysalis Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Project Chrysalis Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Project Chrysalis Middle?

Students at Project Chrysalis Middle are 95% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% White.

Project Chrysalis Middle

Summary:

Project Chrysalis Middle is a public middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 95.93% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year, and is part of the Houston Independent School District.

Project Chrysalis Middle consistently outperforms the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 76.54% of 6th graders, 79.27% of 7th graders, and 85.88% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.43%, 46.73%, and 48.89% for the district, respectively. The school also ranks exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, outperforming many other middle schools in Texas. Additionally, Project Chrysalis Middle has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past several school years, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages.

Project Chrysalis Middle's consistent high performance and ability to support the academic achievement of diverse student populations is particularly noteworthy. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several school years and its proximity to other middle schools in the Houston Independent School District and surrounding areas highlight the exceptional nature of its academic outcomes. While the school excels in many areas, there may be opportunities for improvement in the performance of its Gifted and Talented student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023-3047

(713) 924-1700

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,175

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.2%

African American:

2.0%

Asian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Project Chrysalis Middle ranks better than 95.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.2%), African American (2%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Project Chrysalis Middle is 10.9, which is the 12^th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Project Chrysalis Middle employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Project Chrysalis Middle is $8,175. 40 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Project Chrysalis Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Project Chrysalis Middle 97^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Project Chrysalis Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.64	52^nd	2080	97.5%
2019	96.20	57^th	2193	97.4%
2021	79.45	318^th	2252	85.9%
2022	94.44	81^st	2254	96.4%
2023	80.99	316^th	2330	86.4%
2024	92.73	97^th	2361	95.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.34	46^th	1376	96.7%
2019	89.80	63^rd	1445	95.6%
2021	61.31	366^th	1592	77.0%
2022	96.00	31^st	1643	98.1%
2023	86.33	118^th	1720	93.1%
2024	96.10	47^th	1760	97.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.53	7^th	1815	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.37	9^th	2039	99.6%
2019	99.08	18^th	2073	99.1%
2021	85.06	131^st	2172	94.0%
2022	98.12	18^th	2220	99.2%
2023	91.67	78^th	2251	96.5%
2024	97.19	26^th	2224	98.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.17	55^th	2008	97.3%
2019	92.76	96^th	2047	95.3%
2021	80.72	279^th	2151	87.0%
2022	93.77	74^th	2221	96.7%
2023	80.09	303^rd	2241	86.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.85	899^th	1430	37.1%
2019	54.32	825^th	1446	42.9%
2021	33.84	1141^st	1501	24.0%
2022	55.67	801^st	1488	46.2%
2023	46.66	998^th	1481	32.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.53	8^th	2008	99.6%
2019	94.71	45^th	2058	97.8%
2021	72.57	276^th	2118	87.0%
2022	99.23	10^th	2182	99.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.40	50^th	2030	97.5%
2019	97.47	33^rd	2069	98.4%
2021	75.86	378^th	2168	82.6%
2022	93.24	90^th	2228	96.0%
2023	80.44	302^nd	2245	86.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	98.45	12^th	1895	99.4%
2019	98.16	18^th	1935	99.1%
2021	84.78	156^th	2043	92.4%
2022	97.03	26^th	2077	98.7%
2023	86.25	156^th	2116	92.6%
2024	95.68	40^th	2108	98.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Project Chrysalis Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	4	1	7	247	0	259
2017	5	0	9	253	0	267
2018	4	1	7	251	0	263
2019	3	2	5	269	0	279
2020	2	3	5	267	0	277
2021	6	4	6	268	0	284
2022	4	3	7	254	1	269
2023	4	2	5	259	0	270
2024	3	5	4	240	0	252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Project Chrysalis Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	259	15.0	17.2	85.3
2017	267	14.8	18.0	88.4
2018	263	15.0	17.5	73.4
2019	279	15.0	18.6	76.7
2020	277	14.0	19.7	77.3
2021	284	15.0	18.9	76.4
2022	269	15.0	17.9	75.1
2023	270	14.0	19.2	74.8
2024	252	23.0	10.9	77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Project Chrysalis Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	259	15.0	17.2	85.3
2017	267	14.8	18.0	88.4
2018	263	15.0	17.5	73.4
2019	279	15.0	18.6	76.7
2020	277	14.0	19.7	77.3
2021	284	15.0	18.9	76.4
2022	269	15.0	17.9	75.1
2023	270	14.0	19.2	74.8
2024	252	23.0	10.9	77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Project Chrysalis Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,258 (17.0%)	$6,136 (83.0%)	$7,394
2020	$1,234 (15.9%)	$6,541 (84.1%)	$7,774
2021	$852 (10.4%)	$7,322 (89.6%)	$8,175

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Project Chrysalis Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 316^th of 2330 Middle schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Project Chrysalis Middle)	54	67	13%
6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	31	42	11%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Project Chrysalis Middle)	85	40	45%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	29	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Project Chrysalis Middle)	76	80	4%
7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	44	45	1%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Project Chrysalis Middle)	77	57	20%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	29	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Project Chrysalis Middle)	86	90	4%
8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	47	47
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Project Chrysalis Middle)	89	53	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	45	28	17%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Project Chrysalis Middle)	83	68	15%
8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	39	34	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Project Chrysalis Middle)	69	38	31%
8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	27	23	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Project Chrysalis Middle)	100	91	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))	50	34	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	270	3.2%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	269	259	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.7%	74.8%	1.9%

Schools Near Project Chrysalis Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Project Chrysalis Middle	Public	6-8	4528 Leeland	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1700	252	23	10.9	77.0%	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	240 (95.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.7	97^th of 2361 public middle schools	95.9%		81	316^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.4%	219	100.0				76.5	79.3	85.9		64.2	58.5	90.3		72.9	52.9	$8,175	$852	$7,322
Navarro Middle	Public	6-8	5100 Polk St	Houston	77023	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1760	487	32	15.1	99.0%	10 (2.1%)	35 (7.2%)	439 (90.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15.8	2131^st of 2361 public middle schools	9.7%		18.9	2023^rd of 2330 public middle schools	13.2%	108	100.0				28.1	28.0	31.2		19.7	11.4	20.4		23.7	5.2	$10,626	$814	$9,812
KIPP Intrepid Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	5402 Lawndale St	Houston	77023	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3100	488	22	22.1	94.1%	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	473 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36	1526^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.4%		30.6	1702^nd of 2330 public middle schools	27.0%	176	25.2			30.9	50.4	46.2	57.1	16.3	17.4	27.7		28.5	26.1	13.5	$9,765	$1,041	$8,724
Ripley House Middle Campus	Public, Charter	6-8	4410 Navigation Blvd	Houston	77011	Harris County	Bakerripley Community Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 315-6480	168	12	14.0	74.4%	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	157 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	2102^nd of 2361 public middle schools	11.0%		17.5	2050^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.0%	52	66.7				34.8	23.2	35.6		19.6	17.9	15.9		15.3	10.2	$15,804	$566	$15,238
Yellowstone College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	3000 Trulley St Ste 200	Houston	77004	Harris County	Yellowstone College Preparatory	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 655-0596	272	20	13.6	98.9%	2 (0.7%)	258 (94.9%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	2209^th of 2361 public middle schools	6.4%		11.2	2183^rd of 2330 public middle schools	6.3%	26	15.6	40.0	52.2		17.1	31.1	35.3		8.6	14.9	10.3		8.7	7.3	$14,174	$2,926	$11,248
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk	Public, Magnet	6-8	2805 Garrow St	Houston	77003	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 226-4543	350	28	12.5	75.7%	8 (2.3%)	40 (11.4%)	298 (85.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	50.9	1025^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.6%		46	1178^th of 2330 public middle schools	49.4%	153	77.1				57.5	53.8	52.5		28.8	36.6	48.2		44.1	17.8	$11,721	$1,240	$10,481
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan	Public, Magnet	6-8	2610 Elgin St	Houston	77004	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 942-1932	313	25	12.3	75.7%	10 (3.2%)	187 (59.7%)	100 (31.9%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	71.9	498^th of 2361 public middle schools	78.9%		66.8	612^th of 2330 public middle schools	73.7%	114	90.2				67.9	68.1	68.0		28.0	21.9	68.8		64.1	41.8	$10,136	$1,059	$9,077
A+ Unlimited Potential - University	Public, Charter	6-8	2410 Hamilton	Houston	77004	Harris County	A+ Unlimited Potential	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 204-3837	150	10	14.6	82.7%	4 (2.7%)	82 (54.7%)	57 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	35.4	1557^th of 2361 public middle schools	34.1%		39.6	1406^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.7%	151	48.0				31.7	47.1	67.3		15.0	24.0	4.0		32.7	18.4	$12,513	$1,291	$11,221
Edison Middle	Public	6-8	6901 Ave I	Houston	77011	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 924-1800	445	37	12.1	96.4%	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.6%)	435 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	1632^nd of 2361 public middle schools	30.9%		26.3	1806^th of 2330 public middle schools	22.5%	174	82.5				40.0	41.1	35.8		31.2	26.4	39.3		25.0	23.2	$11,689	$1,405	$10,284
KIPP Liberation College Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	5400 Mlk Jr Blvd	Houston	77021	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0564	435	20	21.7	92.9%	4 (0.9%)	286 (65.7%)	131 (30.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	25.2	1876^th of 2361 public middle schools	20.5%		32	1664^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.6%	212	19.5			31.0	46.3	35.1	43.2	16.0	14.8	20.6		3.0	26.1	10.2	$10,644	$961	$9,683

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