Serving 353 students in grades 3-5, Sweetwater 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 is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SWEETWATER INT's attendance zone covers the entire Sweetwater, TX school district, encompassing approximately 288 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Intermediate School's student population of 353 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Intermediate School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5133 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
#MustangSpirit
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Intermediate School's ranking?
Sweetwater Intermediate School is ranked #5133 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sweetwater Intermediate School often compared to?
Sweetwater Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell School, Highland School, Sweetwater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Intermediate School?
353 students attend Sweetwater Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sweetwater Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Intermediate School?
Sweetwater Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Intermediate School offer ?
Sweetwater Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sweetwater Intermediate School part of?
Sweetwater Intermediate School is part of Sweetwater Independent School District.
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