Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

The Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) encompasses 66 schools, including 36 elementary schools, 22 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in the Houston metropolitan area and has a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance.

Several schools stand out within the district, including Laura Welch Bush Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the district and state, and Frazier Elementary, another high-performing school. Other notable schools include McMasters Elementary and Moore Elementary, both of which have excellent student outcomes and are ranked in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools. However, the district as a whole is ranked 565 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting there is room for improvement in overall academic performance.

The high schools in the district have a 89% 4-year graduation rate, which is on par with the state average, but their performance on the STAAR end-of-course exams varies, with some schools performing above the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Additionally, many of the schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The district's spending per student also ranges significantly, from around $9,600 to $14,200, with the alternative and career-focused schools spending the most per student.