Serving 592 students in grades 5-6, Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School's student population of 592 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2767 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
38%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School's ranking?
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School is ranked #2767 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School often compared to?
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cross Timbers Intermediate School, kennedale alter Educational prog, Mary Orr Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School?
592 students attend Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School?
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School offer ?
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School part of?
Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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