The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Edna Int
Edna Intermediate is a small public school serving fourth and fifth grades in Edna, a community in Jackson County in southeast Texas. The school enrolls roughly equal numbers of students across both grades. Approaching two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a population with modest household incomes. The student body is diverse: about four in ten students are Hispanic, four in ten white, and the remainder spread across Black, Asian, and multiracial backgrounds.
On state assessments, Edna Intermediate shows uneven performance across subjects. In fifth-grade English language arts, about half of students reached the proficient level. Fourth-grade reading scored lower, closer to four in ten. Fifth-grade math proficiency sat at about half; fourth-grade math was lower, just about one in three students proficient. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed notably weak results, with only about one in four students at proficiency. At the broader level, the school's overall proficiency index—a composite across tested subjects and grades—falls below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Jackson County.
The pattern visible in the data suggests that students are building ground as they move from fourth to fifth grade in the core literacy and math domains. Fourth-grade proficiency lags fifth-grade proficiency in both subjects, which is the reverse of a steep overall decline as children progress. That said, a parent reviewing these numbers should recognize that proficiency levels remain low in all areas, and science is a weak spot. A parent may want to look into further how the school is addressing these gaps and what support structures exist for students who have not yet reached grade-level standards.
Demographic data on special education and English learner status was not available in the records provided. The school's special population needs, therefore, remain unclear from the data on hand.
The broader Edna Independent School District has made facility investments. The district recently completed a new junior high school campus and added career and technical education space at Edna High School, suggesting a commitment to modernizing buildings and expanding workforce-readiness pathways for students as they advance through the system. These changes affect the overall district experience, though Edna Intermediate itself is not directly mentioned in that development.
The housing market in the zip code is relatively affordable. Home values are below the state benchmark, and mortgage estimates fall well under four figures monthly, making the area accessible to families with moderate means. The broader region faces typical economic conditions: a steady unemployment rate and modest median household income. For families rooted in the community or seeking lower cost of living while accessing public school options, Edna Intermediate is a local anchor, though its current academic performance is a factor worth examining closely alongside any school-specific support programs the district may offer.
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