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Pasadena 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 2025 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 47,486 students in Pasadena 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 Pasadena Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
67 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
47,486 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
3,550 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked #792 of all 1,196 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 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#807 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
# American Indian Students
58 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,391 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
39,353 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
53%
# Black Students
3,666 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
2,587 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
5%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
392 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,432
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,834
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,225
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,308
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,349
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,108
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,074
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,340
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,562
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,465
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,360
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,026
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,948
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,455
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,141 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,792 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$672 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$655 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,141
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,792
$14,116
Best Pasadena Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pasadena Memorial High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4410 Crenshaw
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0390
Grades: 9-12
| 3,120 students
Rank: #22.
South Belt Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Riverstone Ranch Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-5276
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-5276
Grades: PK-4
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 1,463 students
Rank: #44.
Meador Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10701 Seaford Dr
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0648
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0648
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4333 Lily St
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0768
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0768
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Frazier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10503 Hughes Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0560
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0560
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Red Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 Bearle St
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0704
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0704
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #88.
Bondy Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Keith Ave
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0430
Pasadena, TX 77505
(713) 740-0430
Grades: 7-8
| 965 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11111 Beamer
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0420
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0420
Grades: 7-8
| 775 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jensen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3514 Tulip St
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0608
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0608
Grades: PK-4
| 549 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8880 S Bluff
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0656
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0656
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
Melillo Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9220 Hughes Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-5260
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-5260
Grades: 5-6
| 568 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0450
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0450
Grades: 7-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1414.
Excel Academy (Jjaep)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2525 Murworth 100
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-9712
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9602 Kingspoint Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 740-0520
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 740-0520
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sparks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2503 E Southmore Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0744
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #1717.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9100 Blackhawk Blvd
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 740-4126
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 740-4126
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8750 Hughes Rd
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0510
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0510
Grades: 7-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1919.
Dobie High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10220 Blackhawk
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0370
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0370
Grades: 9-12
| 3,739 students
Rank: #2020.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10415 Fuqua St
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0672
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0672
Grades: 5-6
| 640 students
Rank: #2121.
Sam Rayburn High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Cherrybrook Ln
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,692 students
Rank: #2222.
Pomeroy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Burke Rd
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0696
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0696
Grades: PK-4
| 753 students
Rank: #2323.
Carter Lomax Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1519 Genoa Red Bluff Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5230
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-5230
Grades: 5-6
| 591 students
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Thomas
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0440
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0440
Grades: 7-8
| 561 students
Rank: #2525.
Pearl Hall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 9th St
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
South Houston, TX 77587
(713) 740-0688
Grades: PK-4
| 540 students
Rank: #2626.
South Shaver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Ave
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0842
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #2727.
Teague Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Crenshaw Rd
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0760
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 740-0760
Grades: PK-4
| 729 students
Rank: #2828.
Queens Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1452 Queens St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #2929.
Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Lafferty Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-0528
Grades: PK-4
| 601 students
Rank: #3030.
Fred Roberts Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13402 Conklin Ln
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5390
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5390
Grades: 5-6
| 527 students
Rank: #3131.
San Jacinto Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Red Bluff
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0480
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0480
Grades: 7-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3232.
Pasadena High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Shaver
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #3333.
Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Harris Ave
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0576
Pasadena, TX 77506
(713) 740-0576
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #3434.
Nelda Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Queens Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713) 740-5420
Grades: 5-6
| 514 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcmasters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bennett Dr
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0640
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713) 740-0640
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pasadena Independent School District?
Pasadena Independent School District manages 67 public schools serving 47,486 students.
What is the rank of Pasadena Independent School District?
Pasadena Independent School District is ranked #792 out of 1,196 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 Pasadena Independent School District?
83% of Pasadena Independent School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pasadena Independent School District?
Pasadena Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pasadena Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,792 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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