Serving 708 students in grades 5-6, B Mcdaniel 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 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
708 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Colors
Yellow and Blue
School Motto
Education is our foundation
School Rankings
B Mcdaniel 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 B Mcdaniel Intermediate School is 0.65, 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
#4014 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
52%
24%
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B Mcdaniel Intermediate School's ranking?
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School is ranked #4014 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend B Mcdaniel Intermediate School?
708 students attend B Mcdaniel Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of B Mcdaniel Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B Mcdaniel Intermediate School?
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does B Mcdaniel Intermediate School offer ?
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is B Mcdaniel Intermediate School part of?
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School is part of Denison Independent School District.
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