Serving 120 students in grades 6-8, Greg A Garcia Early College 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School's student population of 120 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School?
120 students attend Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School?
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School offer ?
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School part of?
Greg A Garcia Early College Intermediate School is part of New Frontiers Public Schools Inc School District.
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