Zue S Bales Intermediate School

211 Stadium Ln
Friendswood, TX 77546
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 677 students in grades 3-5, Zue S Bales Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zue S Bales Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Zue S Bales Intermediate School's student population of 677 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
677 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Zue S Bales Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zue S Bales Intermediate School is 0.51, 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)
#615 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zue S Bales Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zue S Bales 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.
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zue S Bales 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.
72%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Zue S Bales 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
65%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Zue S Bales 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
16%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zue S Bales 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 Zue S Bales Intermediate School's ranking?
Zue S Bales Intermediate School is ranked #615 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Zue S Bales Intermediate School?
677 students attend Zue S Bales Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Zue S Bales Intermediate School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zue S Bales Intermediate School?
Zue S Bales Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zue S Bales Intermediate School offer ?
Zue S Bales Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Zue S Bales Intermediate School part of?
Zue S Bales Intermediate School is part of Friendswood Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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