Escamilla Intermediate School (Closed 2021)

5241 E Mt Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,092 students in grades 5-6, Escamilla 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,092 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
42%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Escamilla Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Escamilla Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
93%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Escamilla Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Escamilla Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Escamilla Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Escamilla Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Escamilla Intermediate School?
1,092 students attend Escamilla Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Escamilla Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escamilla Intermediate School?
Escamilla Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Escamilla Intermediate School offer ?
Escamilla Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Escamilla Intermediate School part of?
Escamilla Intermediate School is part of Aldine Independent School District.

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