Serving 687 students in grades 7-8, Southmore Intermediate 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 is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Southmore Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Southmore Intermediate School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Southmore Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southmore Intermediate School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5709 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Southmore Intermediate School is ranked #5709 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Southmore Intermediate School?
687 students attend Southmore Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southmore Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmore Intermediate School?
Southmore Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southmore Intermediate School offer ?
Southmore Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southmore Intermediate School part of?
Southmore Intermediate School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Southmore Intermediate School located?
Southmore Intermediate School is located in the Hubbell neighborhood of Pasadena, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Hubbell.
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