Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School (Closed 2020)

701 E Hayes St
Beeville, TX 78102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 449 students in grades 5-6, Thomas Jefferson 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 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
33%
49%
(17-18)
27%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School?
449 students attend Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School is part of Beeville Independent School District.

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