South Houston Intermediate School

900 College Ave
South Houston, TX 77587
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 605 students in grades 7-8, South Houston 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

South Houston Intermediate School's student population of 605 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Houston Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Houston Intermediate School is 0.28, 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)
#6999 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Houston Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Houston 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.
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Houston 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.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Houston 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
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Houston Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Houston Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Houston Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Houston Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Houston Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of South Houston 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
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Houston Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Houston 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 South Houston Intermediate School's ranking?
South Houston Intermediate School is ranked #6999 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Houston Intermediate School?
605 students attend South Houston Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Houston Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Houston Intermediate School?
South Houston Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Houston Intermediate School offer ?
South Houston Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Houston Intermediate School part of?
South Houston Intermediate School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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