Serving 523 students in grades 5-8, Joe Wilson 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)53%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)68%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Joe Wilson Intermediate School?
523 students attend Joe Wilson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Joe Wilson Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe Wilson Intermediate School?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe Wilson Intermediate School offer ?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Joe Wilson Intermediate School part of?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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