Southmore Intermediate School
Southmore Intermediate School serves 783 students in grades 7-8.
Southmore 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 42% (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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Southmore Intermediate School's student population of 783 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 783 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southmore 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 Southmore Intermediate School is 0.12, 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 | #5459 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasadena Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Southmore Intermediate School is Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School (0.4 miles away)
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1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-0000 0.4 PK-12 n/a - Pasadena Fred Roberts Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 607 students10
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13402conklin Ln
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-5390 0.4 5-6 607 - Pasadena Mae Smythe Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 690 students10
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2202 Pasadena Blvd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0656 0.4 PK-4 690 - Pasadena Marshall Kendrick Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 782 students10
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3001watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5380 0.4 5-6 782 - Pasadena Nelda Sullivan Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 25%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 636 students10
0.4 miles
1112 Queens Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420 0.4 5-6 636
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