Serving 307 students in grades 3-5, Yoakum Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Yoakum Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
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Yoakum Intermediate School's student population of 307 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Yoakum Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yoakum Intermediate School is 0.47, 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
#1528 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
20%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Yoakum Intermediate School is ranked #1528 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yoakum Intermediate School?
307 students attend Yoakum Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Yoakum Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yoakum Intermediate School?
Yoakum Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yoakum Intermediate School offer ?
Yoakum Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Yoakum Intermediate School part of?
Yoakum Intermediate School is part of Yoakum Independent School District.
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