Robert E Lee Intermediate School
Robert E Lee Intermediate School serves 447 students in grades 5-6.
Robert E Lee Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Robert E Lee Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Robert E Lee Intermediate School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Robert E Lee Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Robert E Lee Intermediate School is 0.58, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6530 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 27% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gainesville Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Robert E Lee Intermediate School is Lone Star H S North (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gainesville J High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edison Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gainesville Lone Star H S North Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 229 students10
1.6 miles
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701 1.6 9-12 229 - Gainesville Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 614 students
1.7 miles
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091 1.7 PK-1 614 - Gainesville Gainesville J High School Math: 39% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 471 students10
2.3 miles
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062 2.3 7-8 471 - Gainesville W E Chalmers Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-4 | 702 students10
2.6 miles
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147 2.6 2-4 702 - Gainesville Gainesville High School Math: 22% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 846 students10
3.1 miles
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528 3.1 9-12 846
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