W L Kissam Intermediate

Summary:

W L Kissam Intermediate is a public middle school located in Tyler, Texas, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 696. The school is part of the Chapel Hill Independent School District.

W L Kissam Intermediate serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with 77.65% to 83.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Whitehouse J H and J W Holloway Sixth Grade School, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Unfortunately, W L Kissam Intermediate's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is lower than state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 6th-grade reading proficiency rate is 50.23%, compared to the state average of 54.45%.

The challenges faced by W L Kissam Intermediate appear to be district-wide, as the nearby Chapel Hill J H has similar test scores and demographic characteristics. However, when compared to schools in other nearby districts, such as Troup Middle and Arp J H, W L Kissam Intermediate's performance is notably lower. This suggests that the Chapel Hill Independent School District may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 12800 State Hwy 64 E
       Tyler, TX  75707-3317


(903) 566-8334

District: Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,744 Help


Students who attend W L Kissam Intermediate usually attend:

High:    Chapel Hill High School
    Chapel Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
23.7%
African American:
14.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Compare Details W L Kissam Intermediate ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W L Kissam Intermediate is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.5%), White (23.7%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W L Kissam Intermediate is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W L Kissam Intermediate is $9,744.
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Rank History for W L Kissam Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.96 2638th 3465 23.9%
2005 37.12 2588th 3475 25.5%
2006 32.04 2768th 3476 20.4%
2007 36.73 2819th 3724 24.3%
2008 33.11 2996th 3768 20.5%
2009 29.87 3199th 3884 17.6%
2010 37.33 2958th 3937 24.9%
2011 24.65 3605th 4095 12.0%
2012 35.42 3129th 4206 25.6%
2013 43.63 2663rd 4221 36.9%
2014 30.36 3390th 4260 20.4%
2015 36.99 3011th 4320 30.3%
2016 32.18 3194th 4286 25.5%
2017 24.69 3497th 4329 19.2%
2018 41.37 2462nd 4359 43.5%
2019 22.08 3799th 4479 15.2%
2021 38.41 2645th 4578 42.2%
2022 21.29 3875th 4581 15.4%
2023 54.77 1903rd 4647 59.0%
2024 44.89 2491st 4675 46.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.74 949th 1046 9.3%
2019 13.87 1028th 1112 7.6%
2021 27.05 772nd 961 19.7%
2022 15.02 939th 1004 6.5%
2023 40.54 713th 1099 35.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.04 176th 3226 94.5%
2019 55.06 1309th 3333 60.7%
2021 54.00 1269th 3446 63.2%
2022 34.33 2538th 3487 27.2%
2023 78.73 433rd 3556 87.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.10 2375th 3558 33.2%
2019 34.33 2465th 3684 33.1%
2021 37.51 2219th 3799 41.6%
2022 25.94 3314th 3952 16.1%
2023 45.21 1940th 4086 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.11 1746th 4264 59.1%
2019 28.54 3549th 4309 17.6%
2021 45.25 2365th 4451 46.9%
2022 23.66 3856th 4477 13.9%
2023 63.88 1265th 4521 72.0%
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Rank History for Female students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.84 3200th 4306 25.7%
2019 16.54 4029th 4348 7.3%
2021 41.33 2511th 4499 44.2%
2022 23.56 3831st 4561 16.0%
2023 55.96 1803rd 4588 60.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.88 2000th 3106 35.6%
2019 31.29 2659th 3184 16.5%
2021 33.07 2264th 3006 24.7%
2022 31.02 2463rd 2958 16.7%
2023 61.71 1371st 2980 54.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.88 1041st 4240 75.4%
2019 40.54 2628th 4295 38.8%
2021 46.81 2066th 4331 52.3%
2022 31.79 3399th 4461 23.8%
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Rank History for Male students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 1908th 4319 55.8%
2019 31.19 3245th 4357 25.5%
2021 35.99 2800th 4498 37.8%
2022 20.54 3956th 4563 13.3%
2023 54.14 1904th 4585 58.5%
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Rank History for African American students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 1888th 2483 24.0%
2019 26.47 2088th 2515 17.0%
2021 45.03 1234th 2444 49.5%
2022 25.24 2036th 2421 15.9%
2023 52.54 986th 2443 59.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.41 1351st 4168 67.6%
2019 41.60 2522nd 4188 39.8%
2021 40.55 2545th 4329 41.2%
2022 23.69 3775th 4376 13.7%
2023 64.10 1257th 4401 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at W L Kissam Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 2348th 3127 24.9%
2019 13.50 2973rd 3142 5.4%
2021 34.06 2187th 3082 29.0%
2022 22.21 2668th 3082 13.4%
2023 42.43 1930th 3106 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for W L Kissam Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 472 213 2 72 5 n/a n/a 0 764
1996 472 213 2 72 5 n/a n/a 0 764
1997 467 218 2 89 4 n/a n/a 0 780
1998 425 194 2 97 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1999 380 182 1 122 1 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 368 179 4 117 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 337 178 4 137 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 313 173 1 157 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 313 173 1 157 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 328 171 1 158 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2005 318 168 3 178 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 335 153 5 181 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 305 151 8 189 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2008 308 144 8 207 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 309 152 9 220 5 n/a n/a 0 695
2010 299 145 5 251 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2011 310 145 9 291 2 1 17 0 775
2012 252 133 5 319 3 0 22 0 734
2013 267 130 4 335 1 0 25 0 762
2014 284 105 10 313 5 2 18 0 737
2015 318 121 8 311 1 0 22 0 781
2016 308 113 6 302 2 0 39 0 770
2017 288 124 6 309 2 0 46 0 775
2018 282 109 9 288 0 0 51 0 739
2019 282 110 8 274 0 0 39 0 713
2020 254 101 8 278 0 0 33 0 674
2021 190 128 4 368 0 0 26 0 716
2022 156 125 4 374 0 2 37 0 698
2023 165 104 4 379 0 2 42 0 696

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W L Kissam Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 764 47.9 15.9 39.8
1996 764 47.9 15.9 39.8
1997 780 45.0 17.3 43.7
1998 719 45.7 15.7 44.5
1999 686 46.0 14.9 57.9
2000 669 42.9 15.6 54.1
2001 659 42.0 15.7 56.6
2002 645 37.0 17.4 60.9
2003 645 37.0 17.4 60.9
2004 659 41.0 16.1 55.8
2005 667 46.2 14.4 61.5
2006 675 46.2 14.6 63.9
2007 655 47.2 13.9 63.2
2008 669 44.9 14.9 61
2009 695 45.3 15.3 63
2010 702 48.9 14.3 72.8
2011 775 51.5 15.0 72.6
2012 734 51.5 14.2 73.7
2013 762 52.8 14.4 77.7
2014 737 48.5 15.1 75.7
2015 781 50.0 15.6 76.7
2016 770 49.0 15.7 78.6
2017 775 52.6 14.7 82.1
2018 739 50.3 14.6 82.3
2019 713 52.9 13.4 83.9
2020 674 47.5 14.1 80.9
2021 716 50.6 14.1 77.7
2022 698 51.9 13.4 83.7
2023 696 50.1 13.8 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W L Kissam Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 764 47.9 15.9 39.8
1996 764 47.9 15.9 39.8
1997 780 45.0 17.3 43.7
1998 719 45.7 15.7 44.5
1999 686 46.0 14.9 57.9
2000 669 42.9 15.6 54.1
2001 659 42.0 15.7 56.6
2002 645 37.0 17.4 60.9
2003 645 37.0 17.4 60.9
2004 659 41.0 16.1 55.8
2005 667 46.2 14.4 61.5
2006 675 46.2 14.6 63.9
2007 655 47.2 13.9 63.2
2008 669 44.9 14.9 61
2009 695 45.3 15.3 63
2010 702 48.9 14.3 72.8
2011 775 51.5 15.0 72.6
2012 734 51.5 14.2 73.7
2013 762 52.8 14.4 77.7
2014 737 48.5 15.1 75.7
2015 781 50.0 15.6 76.7
2016 770 49.0 15.7 78.6
2017 775 52.6 14.7 82.1
2018 739 50.3 14.6 82.3
2019 713 52.9 13.4 83.9
2020 674 47.5 14.1 80.9
2021 716 50.6 14.1 77.7
2022 698 51.9 13.4 83.7
2023 696 50.1 13.8 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W L Kissam Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,133 (12.3%) $8,067 (87.7%) $9,200
2020 $1,222 (13.5%) $7,824 (86.5%) $9,046
2021 $1,265 (13.0%) $8,478 (87.0%) $9,744

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W L Kissam Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3799th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1903rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 43.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (W L Kissam Intermediate)2843
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))3943
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (W L Kissam Intermediate)3154
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))4254
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (W L Kissam Intermediate)4233
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (W L Kissam Intermediate)3250
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))3750
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (W L Kissam Intermediate)3051
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))4151
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (W L Kissam Intermediate)4537
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Chapel Hill Independent School District (Isd))4137
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students713696
 2.4%
African American110104
 5.5%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic274379
 38.3%
Pacific Islander02
White282165
 41.5%
Two or More Races3942
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.9%81%
 2.8%


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Students who attend W L Kissam Intermediate usually go on to attend Chapel Hill High School

Students at W L Kissam Intermediate are 54% Hispanic, 24% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 696 students attended W L Kissam Intermediate.


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