Serving 985 students in grades 5-6, Rhodes I.s. 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 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rhodes I.s. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rhodes I.s.'s student population of 985 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rhodes I.s. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rhodes I.s. is 0.68, which is more 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
#5346 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
43%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhodes I.s.'s ranking?
Rhodes I.s. is ranked #5346 out of 8,188 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 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rhodes I.s.?
985 students attend Rhodes I.s..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rhodes I.s. students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhodes I.s.?
Rhodes I.s. has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rhodes I.s. offer ?
Rhodes I.s. offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Rhodes I.s. part of?
Rhodes I.s. is part of Forney Independent School District.
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