Serving 1,093 students in grades 5-6, Ab Harrison Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: AB Harrison Intermediate serves the eastern part of Wylie, TX, covering an area of approximately 25.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ab Harrison Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ab Harrison Intermediate School's student population of 1,093 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,093 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Wylie Way
School Rankings
Ab Harrison Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ab Harrison Intermediate School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1087 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ab Harrison Intermediate School's ranking?
Ab Harrison Intermediate School is ranked #1087 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ab Harrison Intermediate School often compared to?
Ab Harrison Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Al Draper Intermed, Grady Burnett J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ab Harrison Intermediate School?
1,093 students attend Ab Harrison Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ab Harrison Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ab Harrison Intermediate School?
Ab Harrison Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ab Harrison Intermediate School offer ?
Ab Harrison Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Ab Harrison Intermediate School part of?
Ab Harrison Intermediate School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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