Serving 1,054 students in grades 5-6, Budewig 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 95% 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: 1,054 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Budeweg Intermediate serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Budewig Intermediate School's student population of 1,054 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,054 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Budewig 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 Budewig Intermediate School is 0.61, 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
#6505 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-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 Budewig Intermediate School's ranking?
Budewig Intermediate School is ranked #6505 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Budewig Intermediate School often compared to?
Budewig Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alief Early College High School, Lawson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Budewig Intermediate School?
1,054 students attend Budewig Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Budewig Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Budewig Intermediate School?
Budewig Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Budewig Intermediate School offer ?
Budewig Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Budewig Intermediate School part of?
Budewig Intermediate School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Budewig Intermediate School located?
Budewig Intermediate School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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