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New Caney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 18,344 students in New Caney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in New Caney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
18,344 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,155 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Caney Independent School District, which is ranked #797 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#795 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
73 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
337 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,452 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
1,280 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
4,717 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
26%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
455 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
829
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,246
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,369
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,310
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,295
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,321
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,343
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,331
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,383
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,434
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,679
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,449
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,259
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,096
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$226 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$274 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,318
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,940
$14,148
Best New Caney Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Infinity Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26751 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Bens Branch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24160 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Manor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21111 Royal Crossing Dr
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Sorters Mill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23300 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Woodridge Forest Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Woodridge Pkwy
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Valley Ranch Crossing
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #77.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24161 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Keefer Crossing Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,213 students
Rank: #99.
Porter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22625 Sandy Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22784 Hwy 59 S
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1111.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22256 Ford Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 792 students
Rank: #1212.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1313.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 876 students
Rank: #1414.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25545 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 942 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Crippen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18690 Cumberland Blvd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 858 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #1818.
New Caney High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21650 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,428 students
Rank: n/an/a
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
20419 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
Grades: 1-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Restore
Alternative School
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Sorters Mcclellan Rd
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Grades: 9
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District manages 22 public schools serving 18,344 students.
What is the rank of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District is ranked #797 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney Independent School District?
62% of New Caney Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is New Caney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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