Serving 208 students in grades 4-5, West Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
77%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend West Intermediate School?
208 students attend West Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of West Intermediate School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Intermediate School?
West Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Intermediate School offer ?
West Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is West Intermediate School part of?
West Intermediate School is part of West Independent School District.
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