The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fort Stockton Int
Fort Stockton Intermediate is a small public school serving fourth and fifth grade in Fort Stockton, a county seat in West Texas tied to oil and gas, agriculture, and regional government and medical services. The school draws from a town that functions as a hub for a wide trade area across the trans-Pecos region, with a quieter, family-oriented character than nearby larger cities.
The school enrolls a roughly evenly split group between the two grades. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic need in the community. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white, Asian, and other backgrounds represented. The data did not include counts or rates for English learners or students receiving special education services, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those populations and the support they receive.
On state testing, the school's results show mixed attainment across subjects and grades. In English language arts, fifth grade performs stronger than fourth grade; roughly half of fifth graders reached proficiency while about a third of fourth graders did. In math, the pattern is similar: fifth grade sits closer to the midpoint while fourth grade is notably lower. Science proficiency in fifth grade is the weakest area tested. Looking across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among the three districts in Pecos County, a positioning that reflects modest absolute performance but leadership within the county comparison set. State testing data for participation rates was not available, so a parent may want to confirm whether any tested students were excluded from the proficiency counts.
The town and district have recently undergone capital investment. Voters approved a substantial bond for facility renovations and additions across all district campuses in 2022, structured without raising the tax rate, and construction moved forward quickly. In 2024, voters approved a property tax rate increase to replace state funding that was ending, directing that revenue toward staff recruitment and retention. These are substantive, recent changes that shape the school environment and the family's tax situation.
Housing in Fort Stockton is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with median values well below the state average. The historic downtown core near Main and Dickinson streets is compact and walkable for civic and cultural purposes; most retail activity concentrates along Dickinson Boulevard, and the town is car-oriented overall. Parks, the public library, and community traditions like the Water Carnival provide civic anchors. Fort Stockton is accessible via Interstate 10 and US highways but has no fixed-route public transit.
The school's data footprint is limited to state testing results; no information on programs, staffing, attendance, or discipline was available in the records provided. A parent considering this school would benefit from a direct conversation with the principal about curriculum breadth, classroom support structures, and how the school approaches the needs of students working below grade level, since the proficiency data shows a portion of students in each grade have not yet reached the state's proficiency bar.
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