Middle Schools in Keller Independent School District (Isd)

This analysis examines 10 middle-level schools within the highly-rated Keller Independent School District (Isd) in Texas, which serves grades 5 through 8 and ranks in the 77th percentile statewide, with a total enrollment of approximately 9,165 students.

The district's standout schools are clear. Keller Middle is the top academic leader, holding a 5-star rating and ranking in the 94th percentile, with the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (7.72%) and relatively low spending per student ($8,906). Indian Springs Middle is a consistent high achiever, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 90th percentile or higher. Bear Creek Intermediate is a standout for growth and equity, achieving the highest test scores in the district for 5th and 6th-grade Reading and Math despite serving a low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (9.07%). In contrast, Fossil Hill Middle and Vista Ridge Middle are the lowest-ranked schools, both holding 2-star ratings and ranking in the bottom 40% of Texas middle schools, with the highest spending per student ($12,634 and $11,009, respectively) and the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students (59.81% and 48.6%).

Key metrics reveal a strong inverse correlation between poverty and performance, with schools like Keller Middle and Bear Creek Intermediate spending less but achieving more, while Fossil Hill Middle and Vista Ridge Middle spend more but struggle. The district also shows a performance gap between "Intermediate" schools (grades 5-6) and "Middle" schools (grades 7-8 or 6-8), with the former generally outperforming. Notably, all schools have a 0.0% dropout rate, and the district excels in advanced coursework, with students taking Algebra I, Biology, and English I exams achieving proficiency rates of 90-100%, far above the state average.