Serving 843 students in grades 5-6, Marcella 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 36% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Aldine Independent School District
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 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Marcella Intermediate School?
843 students attend Marcella Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Marcella Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcella Intermediate School?
Marcella Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marcella Intermediate School offer ?
Marcella Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Marcella Intermediate School part of?
Marcella Intermediate School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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