Serving 1,092 students in grades 5-6, Escamilla Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,092 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Escamilla Intermediate School?
1,092 students attend Escamilla Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Escamilla Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escamilla Intermediate School?
Escamilla Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escamilla Intermediate School offer ?
Escamilla Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Escamilla Intermediate School part of?
Escamilla Intermediate School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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