Serving 523 students in grades 5-8, Joe Wilson 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)53%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)68%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
13%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Joe Wilson Intermediate School?
523 students attend Joe Wilson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Joe Wilson Intermediate School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Wilson Intermediate School?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe Wilson Intermediate School offer ?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Joe Wilson Intermediate School part of?
Joe Wilson Intermediate School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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