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Rhea Intermediate School vs. Blackburn Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Rhea Intermediate School
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Blackburn Elementary School
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 846 students in grades 5-6, Rhea Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackburn Elementary 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 45% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-4
Total Students
846 students
580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rhea Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackburn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rhea Intermediate School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackburn Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rhea Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackburn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rhea Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forney Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackburn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forney Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1938 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#3868 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rhea Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackburn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in TX)
45%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhea Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhea Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackburn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rhea Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Forney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rhea Intermediate School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blackburn Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
89
Grade 1 Students
-
113
Grade 2 Students
-
116
Grade 3 Students
-
120
Grade 4 Students
-
142
Grade 5 Students
416
-
Grade 6 Students
430
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rhea Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rhea Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rhea Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rhea Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rhea Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackburn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rhea Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rhea Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rhea Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackburn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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