Top Rankings
Pearland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 21,111 students in Pearland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pearland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
21,111 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,273 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Pearland Independent School District, which is ranked #91 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
# American Indian Students
41 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,538 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
12%
6%
# Hispanic Students
8,173 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
53%
# Black Students
3,194 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
6,272 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
30%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
876 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
583
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
1,160
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,319
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,385
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,446
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,482
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,557
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,633
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,663
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,721
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,888
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,794
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,763
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,717
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,293 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$251 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$238 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,867
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,293
$14,116
Best Pearland Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silvercrest Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3003 Southwyck Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Grades: PK-4
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Berry Miller J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Grades: 7-8
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Silverlake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 Co Rd Ninety
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3121 Manvel
Pearland, TX 77584
(832) 736-6400
Pearland, TX 77584
(832) 736-6400
Grades: 5-6
| 743 students
Rank: #66.
Leon H Sablatura Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Grades: 5-6
| 923 students
Rank: #77.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Grades: 7-8
| 932 students
Rank: #88.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Grades: 5-6
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Grades: 7-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1010.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Grades: PK-4
| 605 students
Rank: #1212.
Massey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #1313.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Magnolia
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Grades: PK-4
| 676 students
Rank: #1414.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Grades: 8-12
| 2,548 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert Turner College And Career High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4717 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1616.
Rustic Oak Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #1717.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #1818.
Pearland J H South
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1919.
Sam Jamison Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Woody Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Grades: 5-6
| 785 students
Rank: #2020.
Pearland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 3,400 students
Rank: #2121.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Grades: PK-4
| 814 students
Rank: #2222.
H C Carleston Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3010 Harkey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Grades: PK-4
| 764 students
Rank: #2323.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
20875 Cty Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District manages 24 public schools serving 21,111 students.
What is the rank of Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District is ranked #91 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearland Independent School District?
39% of Pearland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pearland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,293 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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