Rio Hondo Intermediate School (Closed 2021)

600 N Reynolds
Rio Hondo, TX 78583
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 255 students in grades 3-4, Rio Hondo 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
41%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Hondo Intermediate School 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Hondo Intermediate School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rio Hondo Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Rio Hondo Intermediate School?
255 students attend Rio Hondo Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rio Hondo Intermediate School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Hondo Intermediate School?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Hondo Intermediate School offer ?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Rio Hondo Intermediate School part of?
Rio Hondo Intermediate School is part of Rio Hondo Independent School District.

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