Serving 375 students in grades 3-5, Newell E Woolls 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 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Newell E Woolls Intermediate School encompasses the entire Hondo school district, covering approximately 536.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 26.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Newell E Woolls 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 Newell E Woolls Intermediate School is 0.52, 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
#5499 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
55%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell E Woolls Intermediate School's ranking?
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School is ranked #5499 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Newell E Woolls Intermediate School?
375 students attend Newell E Woolls Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Newell E Woolls Intermediate School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newell E Woolls Intermediate School?
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell E Woolls Intermediate School offer ?
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Newell E Woolls Intermediate School part of?
Newell E Woolls Intermediate School is part of Hondo Independent School District.
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