Serving 651 students in grades 3-5, A E Butler 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 is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A E Butler Intermediate serves the entire Quinlan, TX district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 149.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
A E Butler Intermediate School's student population of 651 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
QISD Panthers...Stronger Together!
School Rankings
A E Butler Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A E Butler Intermediate School is 0.58, 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
#6323 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
44%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
48%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A E Butler Intermediate School's ranking?
A E Butler Intermediate School is ranked #6323 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend A E Butler Intermediate School?
651 students attend A E Butler Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of A E Butler Intermediate School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A E Butler Intermediate School?
A E Butler Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A E Butler Intermediate School offer ?
A E Butler Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is A E Butler Intermediate School part of?
A E Butler Intermediate School is part of Quinlan Independent School District.
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