Serving 675 students in grades 4-6, W L Kissam Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W L Kissam Elementary serves the southwest part of Tyler, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 78.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W L Kissam Intermediate School's student population of 675 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
675 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We’re not just preparing kids for the world — we’re boldly shaping it — the Chapel Hill way.
School Rankings
W L Kissam 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 W L Kissam Intermediate School is 0.60, 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
#4928 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldog Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W L Kissam Intermediate School's ranking?
W L Kissam Intermediate School is ranked #4928 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W L Kissam Intermediate School often compared to?
W L Kissam Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehouse A E P by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W L Kissam Intermediate School?
675 students attend W L Kissam Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of W L Kissam Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W L Kissam Intermediate School?
W L Kissam Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W L Kissam Intermediate School offer ?
W L Kissam Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is W L Kissam Intermediate School part of?
W L Kissam Intermediate School is part of Chapel Hill Independent School District.
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