International Newcomer Institute (Closed 2021)

International Newcomer Institute 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
57 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
25-29%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
≤10%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of International Newcomer Institute and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)
67%
52%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(17-18)
10%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
23%
28%
This chart display the percentage of White students in International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of International Newcomer Institute and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
77%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in International Newcomer Institute and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend International Newcomer Institute?
57 students attend International Newcomer Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of International Newcomer Institute students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does International Newcomer Institute offer ?
International Newcomer Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is International Newcomer Institute part of?
International Newcomer Institute is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.

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