Serving 301 students in grades 3-5, Whitney 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 35% 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: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Whitney Intermediate School encompasses the entire district of Whitney, TX, covering approximately 118.8 square miles. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.6 miles and the furthest edge located 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Intermediate School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitney 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 Whitney Intermediate School is 0.51, 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
#5035 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
trueBLUE
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Intermediate School's ranking?
Whitney Intermediate School is ranked #5035 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whitney Intermediate School?
301 students attend Whitney Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Whitney Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney Intermediate School?
Whitney Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitney Intermediate School offer ?
Whitney Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Whitney Intermediate School part of?
Whitney Intermediate School is part of Whitney Independent School District.
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