Tornillo Intermediate

Summary:

Tornillo Intermediate is an elementary school in Tornillo, Texas that serves grades PK-6 and is part of the Tornillo Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population, high poverty rates, and consistently low academic performance compared to state and regional averages.

Tornillo Intermediate has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools for most of the past decade. Only 30.19% of 3rd graders were proficient in math in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.86%. The school's performance gaps between student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, have been growing over time. For instance, the reading proficiency rate for Hispanic students in 3rd grade dropped from 57% in 2022-2023 to 50% in 2023-2024, while the state average increased.

While Tornillo Intermediate spends a relatively high amount per student at $12,982 in 2020-2021, the school's academic performance remains well below that of nearby schools like Frank Macias Elementary and Desert Wind Elementary, which also struggle academically but generally outperform Tornillo Intermediate on key metrics. This suggests that Tornillo Intermediate may face unique challenges that the surrounding schools do not, and the district may need to re-evaluate its strategies and resource allocation to address the root causes of the school's underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 300 Oil Mill
       Tornillo, TX  79853-0170


(915) 765-3051

District: Tornillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3259th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,982 Help


Students who attend Tornillo Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:    Tornillo J H
High:    Tornillo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  164

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.2%
White:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Compare Details Tornillo Intermediate ranks worse than 69.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.2%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tornillo Intermediate is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tornillo Intermediate is $12,982.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tornillo Intermediate was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tornillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tornillo Independent School District (Isd) 743rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tornillo Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.47 3295th 3465 4.9%
2005 5.37 3438th 3475 1.1%
2006 12.85 3320th 3476 4.5%
2007 44.18 2480th 3724 33.4%
2008 53.99 1988th 3768 47.2%
2009 61.15 1642nd 3884 57.7%
2010 57.12 1950th 3937 50.5%
2011 66.92 1376th 4095 66.4%
2012 54.75 2005th 4206 52.3%
2013 26.33 3560th 4221 15.7%
2014 22.96 3702nd 4260 13.1%
2015 17.59 3862nd 4320 10.6%
2016 28.47 3363rd 4286 21.5%
2017 14.00 4052nd 4329 6.4%
2018 14.03 4101st 4359 5.9%
2019 22.86 3757th 4479 16.1%
2021 11.56 4413th 4578 3.6%
2022 31.02 3311th 4581 27.7%
2023 48.26 2280th 4647 50.9%
2024 32.83 3259th 4675 30.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.29 2791st 3226 13.5%
2019 33.26 2504th 3333 24.9%
2021 19.38 3224th 3446 6.4%
2022 34.77 2514th 3487 27.9%
2023 48.14 1781st 3556 49.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.80 1933rd 3684 47.5%
2023 51.81 1536th 4086 62.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 3968th 4264 6.9%
2019 31.58 3358th 4309 22.1%
2021 15.92 4247th 4451 4.6%
2022 40.93 2760th 4477 38.4%
2023 62.59 1356th 4521 70.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.87 79th 112 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.36 4119th 4306 4.3%
2019 23.81 3685th 4348 15.2%
2021 13.23 4316th 4499 4.1%
2022 27.46 3592nd 4561 21.2%
2023 52.41 2009th 4588 56.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.06 3046th 3184 4.3%
2022 19.13 2722nd 2958 8.0%
2023 26.84 2615th 2980 12.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.58 3327th 4240 21.5%
2019 45.98 2257th 4295 47.5%
2021 20.25 4027th 4331 7.0%
2022 43.44 2554th 4461 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 3787th 4319 12.3%
2019 24.72 3624th 4357 16.8%
2021 12.83 4305th 4498 4.3%
2022 36.59 2952nd 4563 35.3%
2023 44.22 2498th 4585 45.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tornillo Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.83 3894th 4168 6.6%
2019 28.05 3401st 4188 18.8%
2021 14.90 4150th 4329 4.1%
2022 36.75 2980th 4376 31.9%
2023 55.07 1765th 4401 59.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Tornillo Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1 2 3 284 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 2 2 1 266 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2006 2 2 1 275 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 0 1 1 302 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 0 2 0 313 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 1 1 0 310 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2010 0 1 1 307 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2011 4 0 0 300 0 1 1 0 306
2012 7 0 0 300 0 0 1 0 308
2013 2 0 0 303 0 0 2 0 307
2014 2 0 0 295 0 0 1 0 298
2015 2 0 0 286 0 0 1 0 289
2016 1 0 0 279 0 0 0 0 280
2017 0 0 0 257 0 0 0 0 257
2018 0 0 0 222 0 0 0 0 222
2019 0 0 0 201 0 0 0 0 201
2020 0 0 0 192 0 0 0 0 192
2021 0 0 0 181 0 0 0 0 181
2022 1 0 0 168 0 0 0 0 169
2023 2 0 0 161 1 0 0 0 164

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 Tornillo Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 290 16.5 17.6 96.9
2005 271 18.7 14.5 60.9
2006 280 18.5 15.1 54.3
2007 304 18.7 16.3 47.4
2008 315 19.3 16.3 53.7
2009 312 19.5 16.0 51.9
2010 309 19.0 16.2 48.9
2011 306 20.1 15.2 40.2
2012 308 17.0 18.0 44.8
2013 307 18.0 17.0 94.8
2014 298 17.2 17.2 97.3
2015 289 17.0 17.0 94.8
2016 280 20.0 14.0 93.6
2017 257 18.2 14.0 94.2
2018 222 15.5 14.2 96.4
2019 201 14.9 13.4 92.5
2020 192 12.3 15.6 92.7
2021 181 14.2 12.7 96.1
2022 169 13.7 12.2 94.1
2023 164 14.4 11.3 95.1

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 Tornillo Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 290 16.5 17.6 96.9
2005 271 18.7 14.5 60.9
2006 280 18.5 15.1 54.3
2007 304 18.7 16.3 47.4
2008 315 19.3 16.3 53.7
2009 312 19.5 16.0 51.9
2010 309 19.0 16.2 48.9
2011 306 20.1 15.2 40.2
2012 308 17.0 18.0 44.8
2013 307 18.0 17.0 94.8
2014 298 17.2 17.2 97.3
2015 289 17.0 17.0 94.8
2016 280 20.0 14.0 93.6
2017 257 18.2 14.0 94.2
2018 222 15.5 14.2 96.4
2019 201 14.9 13.4 92.5
2020 192 12.3 15.6 92.7
2021 181 14.2 12.7 96.1
2022 169 13.7 12.2 94.1
2023 164 14.4 11.3 95.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tornillo Intermediate

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (8.3%) $11,047 (91.7%) $12,042
2020 $1,410 (11.3%) $11,108 (88.7%) $12,518
2021 $1,542 (11.9%) $11,440 (88.1%) $12,982

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tornillo Intermediate

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3757th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2280th of 4647 Elementary schools
 34.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tornillo Intermediate)3157
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))3157
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Intermediate)4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))4640
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tornillo Intermediate)2941
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))2941
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Intermediate)3252
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))3252
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tornillo Intermediate)2852
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))2852
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Intermediate)3758
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))3758
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tornillo Intermediate)259
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Tornillo Independent School District (Isd))259
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201164
 18.4%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic201161
 19.9%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.5%95.1%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tornillo Intermediate

Students at Tornillo Intermediate are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Students who attend Tornillo Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tornillo J H
High : Tornillo High School

Tornillo Intermediate ranks 3259th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 164 students attended Tornillo Intermediate.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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