Serving 204 students in grades 4-5, Pottsboro Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)77%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Pottsboro Intermediate School?
204 students attend Pottsboro Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pottsboro Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsboro Intermediate School?
Pottsboro Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pottsboro Intermediate School offer ?
Pottsboro Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Pottsboro Intermediate School part of?
Pottsboro Intermediate School is part of Pottsboro Independent School District.
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