Serving 318 students in grades 5-6, Pittsburg Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburg Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburg Intermediate School's student population of 318 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Pittsburg Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburg Intermediate School is 0.66, 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
#673 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
31%
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
72%
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 Pittsburg Intermediate School's ranking?
Pittsburg Intermediate School is ranked #673 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pittsburg Intermediate School?
318 students attend Pittsburg Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pittsburg Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburg Intermediate School?
Pittsburg Intermediate School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pittsburg Intermediate School offer ?
Pittsburg Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Pittsburg Intermediate School part of?
Pittsburg Intermediate School is part of Pittsburg Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
I love pittsburg isd. Sometimes I wonder though why the teachers give students test on things that they haven't taught.
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