Van Alstyne Intermediate serves 216 students in grades 5-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% 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
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
88%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Van Alstyne Intermediate?
216 students attend Van Alstyne Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Van Alstyne Intermediate students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Alstyne Intermediate?
Van Alstyne Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Alstyne Intermediate offer ?
Van Alstyne Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Van Alstyne Intermediate part of?
Van Alstyne Intermediate is part of Van Alstyne Independent School District.
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