Serving 769 students in grades 5-6, Barbara Jordan 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 52% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barbara Jordan 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 Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is 0.68, 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
#2682 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Jordan Intermediate School's ranking?
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is ranked #2682 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbara Jordan Intermediate School often compared to?
Barbara Jordan Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elaine S Schlather Intermediate School, Laura Ingalls Wilder Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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 Barbara Jordan Intermediate School?
769 students attend Barbara Jordan Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Barbara Jordan Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Jordan Intermediate School?
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Jordan Intermediate School offer ?
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Barbara Jordan Intermediate School part of?
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is part of Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District.
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