Rhea Intermediate School vs. Blackburn Elementary School
Should you attend Rhea Intermediate School or Blackburn Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Rhea Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 833 students in grades 5-6, Rhea 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 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackburn Elementary 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-4
Total Students
833 students
697 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1826 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4686 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
134
Grade 1 Students
-
123
Grade 2 Students
-
141
Grade 3 Students
-
161
Grade 4 Students
-
138
Grade 5 Students
414
-
Grade 6 Students
419
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
26%
20%
% Black
20%
47%
% White
49%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
