Top Rankings
Tomball Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 21,426 students in Tomball Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Tomball Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Tomball Independent School District are Tomball Star Academy, Creekside Forest Elementary School and Timber Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Tomball Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
23 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
21,426 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,367 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Tomball Independent School District, which is ranked #59 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 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
51 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,866 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
9%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,210 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
1,273 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
10,034 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
47%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
978 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
436
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,464
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,633
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,626
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,669
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,714
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,672
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,700
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,654
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,728
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,714
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,618
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,500
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,298
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,485 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$332 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,461
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,485
$14,148
Best Tomball Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomball Star Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Forest Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5949 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-4526
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8455 Creekside Green Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 357-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8877 W New Harmony
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 910 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Park J High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8711 Creekside Green Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3282
Grades: 6-8
| 1,162 students
Rank: #66.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18302 N Eldridge Pkwy
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 752 students
Rank: #77.
Willow Wood J High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 Gregson Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3030
Grades: 7-8
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Tomball Memorial High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19100 Northpointe Ridge Ln
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3230
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,992 students
Rank: #99.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13802 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3040
Grades: PK-4
| 871 students
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13002 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3122
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3122
Grades: PK-4
| 787 students
Rank: #1111.
Grand Lakes J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20247 Cypress Rosehill Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3264
Grades: 7-8
| 969 students
Rank: #1212.
Northpointe Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11855 Northpointe Blvd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3020
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3020
Grades: 5-6
| 774 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18202 Shaw Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 357-3033
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 357-3033
Grades: 5-6
| 788 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15614 Gettysburg
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3260
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3260
Grades: PK-4
| 788 students
Rank: #1515.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20241 Cypress Rosehill
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-2085
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-2085
Grades: PK-4
| 979 students
Rank: #1616.
Tomball High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30330 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3220
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 2,801 students
Rank: #1717.
Tomball Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Inwood
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3280
Grades: PK-4
| 827 students
Rank: #1818.
Tomball J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30430 Quinn Rd
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3000
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3000
Grades: 7-8
| 828 students
Rank: #1919.
Tomball Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 W Main St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3150
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3150
Grades: 5-6
| 988 students
Rank: #2020.
Rosehill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17950 Waller Tomball Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3075
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 357-3075
Grades: PK-4
| 695 students
Rank: #2121.
Decker Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27427 Decker Prairie Rosehill
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Grades: PK-4
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 S Cherry St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3100
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tomball Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
1302 Keefer St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3281
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 357-3281
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District manages 23 public schools serving 21,426 students.
What is the rank of Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District is ranked #59 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), 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 Tomball Independent School District?
47% of Tomball Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tomball Independent School District?
Tomball Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tomball Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,485 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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