Barbara Jordan Intermediate School
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School serves 689 students in grades 5-6.
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School's student population of 689 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 689 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1765 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 41% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barbara Jordan Intermediate School is Allison L Steele E L C (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dobie J High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wiederstein Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cibolo Wiederstein Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 801 students10
0.5 miles
171 Borgfeld Rd
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 619-4550 0.5 PK-4 801 - Cibolo Dobie J High School Math: 72% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 1,253 student10
1.0 miles
395 W Borgfeld Rd
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 619-4100 1 7-8 1,253 - Schertz Allison L Steele E L C Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 82 students
1.1 miles
204 Wright Ave
Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 945-6401 1.1 10-12 82 - Cibolo Cibolo Valley Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 929 students10
1.1 miles
4093 Green Valley Rd
Cibolo, TX 78108
(210) 619-4700 1.1 PK-4 929 - Schertz Green Valley Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 742 students10
1.1 miles
1694 Green Vly Rd
Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 619-4450 1.1 PK-4 742
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