Serving 379 students in grades 5-8, J H Rowe Intermediate 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 67% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)67%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)72%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend J H Rowe Intermediate?
379 students attend J H Rowe Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of J H Rowe Intermediate students are Black, 40% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J H Rowe Intermediate?
J H Rowe Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J H Rowe Intermediate offer ?
J H Rowe Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is J H Rowe Intermediate part of?
J H Rowe Intermediate is part of Jasper Independent School District.
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