Serving 338 students in grades 4-5, Solomon P Ortiz 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 20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
7%
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School?
338 students attend Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School?
Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School offer ?
Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School part of?
Solomon P Ortiz Intermediate School is part of Robstown Independent School District.
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