Serving 588 students in grades 5-6, Cross Timbers 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cross Timbers International serves the northern part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of about 7.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cross Timbers Intermediate School's student population of 588 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Every Day
School Rankings
Cross Timbers 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 Cross Timbers Intermediate School is 0.71, 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
#6343 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
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)21.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Hunter Green
School Mascot
Timberwolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Timbers Intermediate School's ranking?
Cross Timbers Intermediate School is ranked #6343 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cross Timbers Intermediate School often compared to?
Cross Timbers Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asa E Low Jr Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cross Timbers Intermediate School?
588 students attend Cross Timbers Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cross Timbers Intermediate School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Timbers Intermediate School?
Cross Timbers Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Timbers Intermediate School offer ?
Cross Timbers Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Cross Timbers Intermediate School part of?
Cross Timbers Intermediate School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cross Timbers Intermediate School located?
Cross Timbers Intermediate School is located in the Southwest Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Arlington.
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