Serving 255 students in grades 3-4, Rio Hondo 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 was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Rio Hondo Intermediate School?
255 students attend Rio Hondo Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rio Hondo Intermediate School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Hondo Intermediate School?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Hondo Intermediate School offer ?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Rio Hondo Intermediate School part of?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School is part of Rio Hondo Independent School District.
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