Serving 833 students in grades 5-6, Red Oak Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
833 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Red Oak Intermediate School?
833 students attend Red Oak Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Red Oak Intermediate School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Oak Intermediate School?
Red Oak Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Oak Intermediate School offer ?
Red Oak Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Red Oak Intermediate School part of?
Red Oak Intermediate School is part of Red Oak Independent School District.
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