Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

The Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) serves 45 schools in the Houston area, including 27 elementary schools, 10 intermediate (middle) schools, and 8 high schools, and is ranked in the 85th percentile statewide for academic performance.

The district's standout school is Clear Horizons Early College High School, a specialized 5-star school ranking in the 98th percentile with a 99% graduation rate and near-perfect STAAR scores. Among traditional high schools, Clear Springs High School is the clear leader, ranking in the 89th percentile with a 98.6% graduation rate and scoring above the district average in every subject. In contrast, Clear Creek High School is the only traditional high school with a 3-star rating, ranking in the 62nd percentile and scoring 10-20 points below the district average in math and science. At the intermediate level, Westbrook Intermediate and League City Intermediate are top performers, ranking in the 96th and 97th percentiles respectively, with students passing high school-level exams at near-perfect rates. For elementary schools, Brookwood Elementary leads the district, ranking in the 95th percentile and achieving proficiency rates 15-25 points above the district average in reading and math.

A key finding is the strong link between socioeconomic factors and performance, with schools like Margaret S McWhirter Elementary and G H Whitcomb Elementary (both with high free/reduced lunch rates) ranking among the lowest, while Campbell Elementary and Henry Bauerschlag Elementary (with low free/reduced lunch rates) are among the highest. The district also shows an "intermediate school paradox," where top-tier middle schools accelerate advanced students while general student bodies sometimes struggle. Alternative schools like Clear View High School and Clear Path Alternative School serve critical roles with high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, maintaining strong graduation and dropout rates despite serving challenging populations.