Serving 350 students in grades 1-6, Inter-city Elementary 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 48% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)48%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)66%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Marque Independent School District
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Inter-city Elementary School?
350 students attend Inter-city Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Inter-city Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Inter-city Elementary School?
Inter-city Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Inter-city Elementary School offer ?
Inter-city Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Inter-city Elementary School part of?
Inter-city Elementary School is part of La Marque Independent School District.
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