Serving 818 students in grades 5-6, Rayford 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 32% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)32%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Rayford Intermediate School?
818 students attend Rayford Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rayford Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rayford Intermediate School?
Rayford Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rayford Intermediate School offer ?
Rayford Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Rayford Intermediate School part of?
Rayford Intermediate School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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