Serving 368 students in grades 3-5, Sweetwater 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Intermediate School's student population of 368 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Intermediate School is 0.58, 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
#5133 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
36%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sweetwater Intermediate School's ranking?
Sweetwater Intermediate School is ranked #5133 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sweetwater Intermediate School often compared to?
Sweetwater Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweetwater High School, Blackwell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Intermediate School?
368 students attend Sweetwater Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sweetwater Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Intermediate School?
Sweetwater Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Intermediate School offer ?
Sweetwater Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sweetwater Intermediate School part of?
Sweetwater Intermediate School is part of Sweetwater Independent School District.
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