Serving 522 students in grades 5-6, Big Spring 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Spring Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Big Spring, TX, covering approximately 241.1 square miles, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance from the school to the zone's edge of 9.5 miles, extending up to 20.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Spring Intermediate School's student population of 522 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
522 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings
Big Spring 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 Big Spring Intermediate School is 0.48, 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
#5446 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
21%
24%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Spring Intermediate School's ranking?
Big Spring Intermediate School is ranked #5446 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Spring Intermediate School?
522 students attend Big Spring Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Big Spring Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Spring Intermediate School?
Big Spring Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Spring Intermediate School offer ?
Big Spring Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Big Spring Intermediate School part of?
Big Spring Intermediate School is part of Big Spring Independent School District.
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