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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 2024-25 school year, there are 67 public schools serving 48,726 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
67 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
48,726 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
3,732 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked #795 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 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
54 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,423 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
40,394 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
53%
# Black Students
3,892 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
2,557 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
5%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
366 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,443
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,917
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,467
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,506
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,105
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,161
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,358
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,538
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,510
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,908
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,292
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
4,183
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,634
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,704
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,781 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,441 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$672 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$655 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,781
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,441
$14,148
Best Pasadena Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 3,047 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
| 763 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
| 1,451 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
| 467 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
| 533 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
| 456 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
| 526 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
| 966 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
| 852 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
| 581 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
| 388 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
| 583 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
| 817 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: 8-12
| 22 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
| 466 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
| 362 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
| 573 students
Rank: #1818.
Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11309 Sagedowne Ln
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0510
Houston, TX 77089
(713) 740-0510
Grades: 7-8
| 881 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
| 3,870 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
| 703 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
| 2,645 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
| 789 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
| 632 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
| 643 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
| 543 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
| 500 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
| 758 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
| 618 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
| 574 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
| 545 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
| 587 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
| 2,221 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
| 451 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
| 553 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
| 363 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 48,726 students.
What is the rank of Pasadena Independent School District?
Pasadena Independent School District is ranked #795 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 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 $13,441 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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