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Cryar Intermediate vs. Bear Branch Intermediate School

Should you attend Cryar Intermediate or Bear Branch Intermediate School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cryar Intermediate
2375 Montgomery Park Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bear Branch Intermediate School
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Cryar Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 5-6, Cryar Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,019 students in grades 5-6, Bear Branch Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
5-6
Total Students
786 students
1,019 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cryar Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bear Branch Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cryar Intermediate.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Branch Intermediate School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cryar Intermediate over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bear Branch Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cryar Intermediate with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Conroe Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2625 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#2628 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cryar Intermediate, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bear Branch Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in TX)
48%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cryar Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Branch Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in TX)
55%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cryar Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Branch Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
46%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cryar Intermediate who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bear Branch Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cryar Intermediate by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Branch Intermediate School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
398
497
Grade 6 Students
388
522

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cryar Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Conroe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bear Branch Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cryar Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Conroe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bear Branch Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cryar Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Conroe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bear Branch Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cryar Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Conroe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bear Branch Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cryar Intermediate, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Conroe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bear Branch Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cryar Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bear Branch Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cryar Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bear Branch Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cryar Intermediate, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Conroe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bear Branch Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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