Serving 443 students in grades 4-5, Selman 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 top 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Selman Intermediate School?
443 students attend Selman Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Selman Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% 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 Selman Intermediate School?
Selman Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Selman Intermediate School offer ?
Selman Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Selman Intermediate School part of?
Selman Intermediate School is part of Sealy Independent School District.
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