Serving 769 students in grades 5-6, Fry 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fry International serves the northeast area of its school district in Texas City, TX, covering approximately 10.6 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with most living about 2.2 miles away from the zone's edge, while the furthest boundary reaches approximately 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fry Intermediate School's student population of 769 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
769 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Succeed
School Rankings
Fry 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 Fry 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
#6061 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)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Stingaree
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fry Intermediate School's ranking?
Fry Intermediate School is ranked #6061 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fry Intermediate School?
769 students attend Fry Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fry Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fry Intermediate School?
Fry Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fry Intermediate School offer ?
Fry Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Fry Intermediate School part of?
Fry Intermediate School is part of Texas City Independent School District.
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