SCHOOL

PROFILE
Houston Independent School District
 Mission Statement
West Briar Middle School exists to create a dynamic learning environment with high
expectations that challenge all students.
Instilling clarity of high expectations will be at the forefront of student’s return to campus for the
2021-2022 school year. School-wide expectations for behavior, learning, and respecting one
another will be posted and continuously reflected upon. While our school environment has been
unusual and chaotic for one and a half years, it is imperative that West Briar provides a sense of
safety through consistent academic standards and clear expectations. Students and teachers will
take the positives gained from the last school year and utilize technology and small group
instruction to meet academic goals for all students, no matter their need for intervention.

We provide guidance and support to ensure individual success.

Amid the COVID-19 interruptions in student learning, West Briar recognizes the necessity of
emphasizing and supporting student’s social-emotional well-being. Teachers, Deans, and staff
will check-in regularly with students to ensure all needs are being met and intervene with
professional support, when necessary. Our campus Social Worker and Wraparound Specialist will
also be utilized to ensure all students have equal opportunities for success.

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 Student
Population
Student Population
STUDENT
Ethnic
Distribution
 STUDENT
Ethnic Distribution
TEACHER POPULATION
 Count Percent
Beginning Teachers 5 8.5%
YEARS OF 1-5 Years Experience 19 32%
6-10 Years Experience 16 27%
EXPERIENCE 11-20 Years Experience 18 31%
Over 20 Years Experience 6 10%
 TEACHER
Ethnic Distribution
 WEST BRIAR
2.1%
Two or More Races
1.7%

Pacific Islander
0.4%
1.7%
Student/Teacher Population
7.7%
Asian
3.4%

0.3%
American Indian
0

18.2%
White
30%

39.3%
Hispanic
16.8%

32.1%
African American
46.4%

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0%
African American Hispanic White American Indian Asian Pacific Islander Two or More Races
CAMPUS PERCENT Student 32.1% 39.3% 18.2% 0.3% 7.7% 0.4% 2.1%
CAMPUS PERCENT Teacher 46.4% 16.8% 30% 0 3.4% 1.7% 1.7%
State District Campus
State District Campus
State District Campus
 #Grizzly Values
•Integrity - West Briar maintains high expectations for all learners
and works rigorously to meet the needs of all students.

•Respect - There is a mutual respect and kindness between students,

parents, and West Briar staff members and West Briar students will
respect themselves. Honoring a former West Briar student’s legacy,
we will uphold #RAK (random acts of kindness).

•Perseverance - No matter who difficult it gets, the West Briar

community will pull together and meet opportunities with a growth
mindset. Grizzlies have GRIT.

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