Ruth Cherry 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 was 53% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (19-20)
489 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)32%
53%
Black
(19-20)6%
13%
White
(19-20)59%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruth Cherry Intermediate School?
489 students attend Ruth Cherry Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ruth Cherry Intermediate School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ruth Cherry Intermediate School offer ?
Ruth Cherry Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Ruth Cherry Intermediate School part of?
Ruth Cherry Intermediate School is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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