Serving 768 students in grades 5-6, Caraway Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Caraway Intermediate School?
768 students attend Caraway Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Caraway Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caraway Intermediate School?
Caraway Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caraway Intermediate School offer ?
Caraway Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Caraway Intermediate School part of?
Caraway Intermediate School is part of Aldine Independent School District.
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