Serving 255 students in grades 3-5, Kountze Intermediate School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kountze Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Kountze Intermediate School's student population of 255 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Kountze Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kountze Intermediate School is 0.40, 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
#2943 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kountze Intermediate School's ranking?
Kountze Intermediate School is ranked #2943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kountze Intermediate School often compared to?
Kountze Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sour Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kountze Intermediate School?
255 students attend Kountze Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kountze Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kountze Intermediate School?
Kountze Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kountze Intermediate School offer ?
Kountze Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Kountze Intermediate School part of?
Kountze Intermediate School is part of Kountze Independent School District.
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