Pinnacle Intermediate School

4545 Meadow Ridge Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 559 students in grades 5-6, Pinnacle Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinnacle Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pinnacle Intermediate School's student population of 559 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
559 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Pinnacle Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinnacle Intermediate School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1690 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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57%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinnacle Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pinnacle Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinnacle Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
36%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
52%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Pinnacle Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinnacle Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinnacle Intermediate School's ranking?
Pinnacle Intermediate School is ranked #1690 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pinnacle Intermediate School?
559 students attend Pinnacle Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pinnacle Intermediate School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinnacle Intermediate School?
Pinnacle Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pinnacle Intermediate School offer ?
Pinnacle Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Pinnacle Intermediate School part of?
Pinnacle Intermediate School is part of Canyon Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 559 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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