Colin Powell Intermediate School serves 425 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Colin Powell Intermediate School?
425 students attend Colin Powell Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Colin Powell Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colin Powell Intermediate School?
Colin Powell Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colin Powell Intermediate School offer ?
Colin Powell Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Colin Powell Intermediate School part of?
Colin Powell Intermediate School is part of Little Elm Independent School District.
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