Serving 714 students in grades 5-6, Lake Air 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 76% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% 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
714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Air Intermediate School?
714 students attend Lake Air Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lake Air Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Air Intermediate School?
Lake Air Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Air Intermediate School offer ?
Lake Air Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Lake Air Intermediate School part of?
Lake Air Intermediate School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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