The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on New Waverly Int
New Waverly Intermediate serves students in grades four and five, spanning roughly equally sized cohorts in each grade. The school is a regular public school within New Waverly ISD, located in Walker County in southeast Texas.
The student body reflects the county's composition, with a majority white enrollment and meaningful representation from Hispanic and Black students. About half of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, marking this as a school serving a community with moderate economic strain. Enrollment figures are small for the grade band.
On the most recent state assessments, the school shows mixed results. In English language arts, fifth-grade students performed notably better than fourth graders, with a clear majority meeting or exceeding proficiency in ELA overall. Math presents a softer picture; the fifth-grade proficiency rate fell below half, and fourth-grade results are incomplete in the available data. Science proficiency at fifth grade sits below half as well. Across all subjects, only a small fraction of students are reaching the highest mastery level. When proficiency is measured broadly as meeting or approaching standards, the school clears three-quarters overall, but the proportion meeting or mastering standards alone is notably lower. These data suggest that while a large share of students are progressing, consolidation of skills and deep mastery remain areas to address.
The school sits above the midpoint for proficiency among Walker County's districts, a meaningful position but one that leaves room for growth. No chronic absenteeism data or graduation metrics are available, as those do not apply to this grade band.
The housing market in the New Waverly zip code shows median values somewhat above the Texas state benchmark and close to the national median. Mortgage affordability sits near the national ratio. Rent-to-income ratios suggest housing is manageable for households at the median income level in the region. Unemployment and economic indicators have remained relatively stable.
The school's scale, grade configuration, and student demographics create a familiar environment for families in the area. A parent seeking to understand the school's academic trajectory may want to look into the school's approach to math intervention and science instruction, since proficiency in those areas trails ELA. The small volume of data on fourth grade makes it difficult to assess consistency across the grade band, so direct contact with the school about assessment results and instructional supports could clarify that picture.
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