Serving 264 students in grades 3-5, Yoakum Int ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yoakum Int ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Yoakum Int's student population of 264 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yoakum Int ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yoakum Int is 0.45, 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
#2174 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
21%
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
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yoakum Int's ranking?
Yoakum Int is ranked #2174 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Yoakum Int?
264 students attend Yoakum Int.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Yoakum Int students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yoakum Int?
Yoakum Int has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yoakum Int offer ?
Yoakum Int offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Yoakum Int part of?
Yoakum Int is part of Yoakum ISD School District.
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