Serving 165 students in grades 4-6, Dr James L Burch 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 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)85%
52%
Black
(15-16)13%
13%
White
(15-16)2%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr James L Burch Intermediate School?
165 students attend Dr James L Burch Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dr James L Burch Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr James L Burch Intermediate School?
Dr James L Burch Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr James L Burch Intermediate School offer ?
Dr James L Burch Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Dr James L Burch Intermediate School part of?
Dr James L Burch Intermediate School is part of Legacy Traditional Schools - Texas School District.
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