Serving 124 students in grades 4-5, Harmony Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Harmony Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Big Sandy, TX, covering approximately 113 square miles. Typically, it takes parents 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Harmony Intermediate School's student population of 124 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The mission of the Harmony Independent School District is for each student to develop to their full potential.
School Rankings
Harmony Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Intermediate School is 0.37, 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
#1335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-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 Harmony Intermediate School's ranking?
Harmony Intermediate School is ranked #1335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harmony Intermediate School often compared to?
Harmony Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Intermediate School?
124 students attend Harmony Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Harmony Intermediate School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harmony Intermediate School?
Harmony Intermediate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Intermediate School offer ?
Harmony Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Harmony Intermediate School part of?
Harmony Intermediate School is part of Harmony Independent School District.
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