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Owens Int

6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072

Ranked 1012 of 1364 in Texas

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About Owens Int

Owens Intermediate School is located at 6900 Turtlewood Dr., Houston, TX 77072. The campus serves students in grades 5 through 6. Enrollment is reported at about 731 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 13:1. The student population includes roughly 52% male and 48% female students. According to state assessment data, about 24% of students score at or above the proficient level in mathematics, while approximately 28% reach proficiency in reading on Texas state assessments. The school operates as a public intermediate campus within the Alief Independent School District and provides standard upper-middle grade coursework that includes core academic subjects along with enrichment opportunities and elective learning activities. Public schools in this section of southwest Houston operate within a multi-campus education system connecting neighborhood elementary campuses with intermediate and secondary schools serving nearby communities. Housing prices in neighborhoods near the Turtlewood Drive corridor commonly average around $300,000, depending on property size and location. The campus learning framework follows instructional practices and academic expectations similar to those used across many of the best middle schools in Texas, which include a focus on student engagement, differentiated instruction, and a strong emphasis on standardized testing preparation.

Owens Int Contact Information

Address

6900 TURTLEWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77072

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Phone

(281) 983-8466

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 28% in Reading.
58
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
731
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1012 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Owens Int

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.87%
Asian 5.88%
Hispanic 82.35%
Black 8.21%
Two+ Races 0.27%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
2.87%
Asian
5.88%
Hispanic
82.35%
Black
8.21%
Two+ Races
0.27%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 731
47.61%
348 Female
52.39%
383 Male

Student Population

731 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

365 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Owens Int Orchestra recently held its scheduled major concert performances. The program includes high levels of student participation in instrumental music. Students also take part in local festival competitions through the orchestra program.

FAQ

Q1. What is the grade configuration that makes Owens Intermediate in Houston unique?

Ans. Owens Intermediate is a school in the Alief Independent School District that helps fifth and sixth grade students move from elementary school to middle school.

Q2. What kinds of learning at Owens Intermediate help kids get better at using technology?

Ans. Digital research and computer-based projects are common parts of classroom assignments that help students become more familiar with technology and improve their information literacy.

Q3. How do caregivers keep up with news from Owens Intermediate?

Ans. Families get school news through emails, automated calls, and district messaging tools.

Q4. What kinds of activities get students involved at Owens Intermediate?

Ans. Students can join campus clubs that are based on common interests and working together on projects.

Q5. What tools do Owens Intermediate students use to keep their schoolwork organized?

Ans. Academic advising meetings help students figure out how to plan their work and develop good study habits, which may include using tools such as planners, digital calendars, and organizational apps to keep their schoolwork organized.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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