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Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary

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Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary ranks 3074 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

3074^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary is a large PK-5 campus in Houston, TX (77084), serving 1,172 students as part of the Katy Independent School District (Isd), with approximately 78.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Schmalz Elementary has experienced a significant and sustained decline in academic performance over the past decade, dropping from the 82nd percentile statewide in 2015-2016 to the 34th percentile in 2025-2026. This is a more dramatic and consistent decline than any of its immediate neighbors. For example, Ursula Stephens Elementary, located just 2.21 miles away and serving a similar demographic (78.89% free/reduced lunch), is ranked in the 83rd percentile (4 stars) and outperforms Schmalz in nearly every subject and grade level. This comparison strongly suggests that the challenges at Schmalz are not solely due to student demographics, but are likely related to school-specific factors such as leadership, curriculum implementation, or school culture. Despite its large enrollment, Schmalz maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than many nearby schools like Wilson Elementary (15.8:1) and Tipps Elementary (16.1:1), suggesting that class sizes are not the primary driver of the school's academic challenges.

Despite the overall decline, Schmalz has clear strengths. The school's bilingual program is a standout, with 4th graders scoring 57.14% proficient on the STAAR Spanish Reading exam in 2025-2026, significantly outperforming the district (42.31%) and state (37.14%). Additionally, 5th-grade Reading has been a consistent bright spot, with 55.23% of students proficient in 2025-2026, approaching the state average. The school is also exceptionally effective for its African American students, ranking in the 65th percentile statewide. However, critical areas for improvement include mathematics, especially for bilingual students, where scores have been very low. The school's future success will likely depend on understanding why it has diverged so sharply from district peers like Ursula Stephens Elementary and addressing the specific instructional gaps that are holding back its students.

1,172

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,079

Per pupil spending ?

78.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18605 Green Land Way
Houston, TX 77084

(281) 237-4500

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mayde Creek J H
High:	Mayde Creek High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.2%

African American:

26.8%

White:

9.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (42% vs 50% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 48 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg63%

Texas avg50%

3,074^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 48 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 46Elementary Schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd)

169^th of 951Katy Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.2	3074 of 4627	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.6	2341 of 4651	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.6	1954 of 4710	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	2575 of 4647	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.7	2520 of 4581	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	2268 of 4578	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	1853 of 4479	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	1608 of 4359	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.9	1713 of 4329	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.0	789 of 4286	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	82.7	601 of 4320	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	84.0	507 of 4260	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	90.4	203 of 4221	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	79.7	678 of 4206	83.9%	★★★★☆
2011	81.3	415 of 4095	89.9%	★★★★☆
2010	77.2	636 of 3937	83.8%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	967 of 3884	75.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.8	480 of 3768	87.3%	★★★★☆
2007	72.7	890 of 3724	76.1%	★★★★☆
2006	71.2	950 of 3476	72.7%	★★★★☆
2005	75.5	671 of 3475	80.7%	★★★★☆
2004	69.9	987 of 3465	71.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	854 of 2406	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.7	522 of 1905	72.6%	★★★★☆
2024	60.3	780 of 2443	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.8	1180 of 2443	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.3	1153 of 2421	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.9	1049 of 2444	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.0	909 of 2515	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	626 of 2483	74.8%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	16.7	919 of 999	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	27.5	683 of 814	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.8	611 of 1045	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.5	908 of 1015	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.7	871 of 957	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	31.8	725 of 967	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.1	659 of 1009	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.0	682 of 1005	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.4	1995 of 4461	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.9	1508 of 4331	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.8	1474 of 4295	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.5	768 of 4240	81.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.6	1171 of 1643	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	54.3	1162 of 2918	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.2	1513 of 3668	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	1536 of 3556	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.7	1107 of 3487	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.9	1186 of 3446	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.3	1118 of 3333	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.5	710 of 3226	78.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.5	2943 of 4575	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.5	2402 of 4658	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	2676 of 4588	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.6	2616 of 4561	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.4	1787 of 4499	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	2008 of 4348	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	1754 of 4306	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	1740 of 3075	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.3	604 of 2980	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	925 of 2958	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.1	1049 of 3006	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.0	1677 of 3184	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	3090 of 4413	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.6	1881 of 3644	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.6	1879 of 4465	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	1873 of 4401	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.8	1711 of 4376	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.6	2092 of 4329	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	1378 of 4188	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	1384 of 4168	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	2800 of 4520	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.4	1447 of 3705	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	1771 of 4594	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.4	2352 of 4521	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	2079 of 4477	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.9	1826 of 4451	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	1334 of 4309	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	1118 of 4264	73.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.9	3177 of 4582	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.2	1810 of 4647	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.1	2509 of 4585	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	2468 of 4563	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.8	2622 of 4498	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	1730 of 4357	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.5	1556 of 4319	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.2	811 of 1106	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.4	610 of 975	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.7	705 of 1128	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.8	669 of 1099	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.2	689 of 1004	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	626 of 961	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.5	642 of 1112	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.8	844 of 1046	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.6	3132 of 4301	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	37.8	2250 of 3549	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	2717 of 4292	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.9	3204 of 4086	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.3	2854 of 3952	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	42.6	1844 of 3799	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	1146 of 3684	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	1380 of 3558	61.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.7	2022 of 3006	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.8	786 of 2612	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	1899 of 3108	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.6	1959 of 3106	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	1993 of 3082	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.9	1302 of 3082	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.7	1652 of 3142	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.6	1120 of 3127	64.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)65th percentile+31 vs school

At Risk (2022)55th percentile+10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)43rd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)38th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)36th percentile~ school

White (2026)33rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)31st percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)30th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)29th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)27th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)27th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2026)8th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading46%-8 vs state

Mathematics37%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, March 21, 2020

Es la mejor escuela que he podido encontrar para mi hijo, Ms Malcotti de segundo grado y Ms Grillet en primer grado son las maestras más entregadas y excelentes para mi hijo Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18605 Green Land Way	Houston	77084	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-4500	1,172	98	12.0	78.5%	108 (9.2%)	314 (26.8%)	624 (53.2%)	55 (4.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.6%)	35.2	3074^th of 4627 public elementary schools	33.6%		46.6	2341^st of 4651 public elementary schools	49.7%	733		57.1					37.5	45.1	55.2	24.1	45.7	42.0	$10,079
Mayde Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2698 Greenhouse Rd	Houston	77084	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-3950	816	64	12.8	76.1%	94 (11.5%)	283 (34.7%)	337 (41.3%)	33 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.1%)	18.9	4104^th of 4627 public elementary schools	11.3%		36	3050^th of 4651 public elementary schools	34.4%	1054							30.0	37.1	54.8	20.9	25.2	27.2	$10,717
Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19711 Clay Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-8500	703	61	11.5	79.2%	76 (10.8%)	145 (20.6%)	422 (60.0%)	32 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	31.4	3347^th of 4627 public elementary schools	27.7%		38.8	2860^th of 4651 public elementary schools	38.5%	487	0.0	18.2	69.2		11.1	36.4	51.2	44.2	57.6	20.9	29.9	30.4	$10,928
McRoberts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 N Fry Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-2000	864	71	12.1	71.4%	68 (7.9%)	183 (21.2%)	555 (64.2%)	39 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.2%)	47.8	2220^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.0%		48.5	2227^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	39.1	20.0	44.4		16.7	27.3	46.9	46.3	62.7	47.0	46.0	36.6	$11,466
Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18015 Kieth Harrow Blvd	Houston	77084	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 463-5941	756	48	15.8	67.6%	98 (13.0%)	151 (20.0%)	349 (46.2%)	109 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.5%)	57.1	1754^th of 4627 public elementary schools	62.1%		44	2499^th of 4651 public elementary schools	46.3%	745							62.6	62.2	62.7	37.0	45.1	43.2	$8,805
Ursula Stephens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2715 Fry Rd	Katy	77494	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 234-0200	578	55	10.4	78.9%	46 (8.0%)	79 (13.7%)	406 (70.2%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	78.7	801^st of 4627 public elementary schools	82.7%		61.2	1521^st of 4651 public elementary schools	67.3%	720	46.7	50.0	66.7		28.6	50.0	72.7	57.1	67.1	77.3	64.0	55.7	$13,322
Brosnahan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20220 Clay Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 855-5480	1,035	63	16.5	79.7%	75 (7.2%)	265 (25.6%)	598 (57.8%)	57 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.8%)	41.2	2644^th of 4627 public elementary schools	42.9%		46.1	2380^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.8%	264							51.1	47.8	64.9	31.9	32.5	38.5	$7,973
Sheridan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19790 Kieth Harrow Blvd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 856-1420	919	57	16.0	80.1%	65 (7.1%)	383 (41.7%)	405 (44.1%)	29 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	40.7	2691^st of 4627 public elementary schools	41.8%		41.9	2641^st of 4651 public elementary schools	43.2%	50							48.9	45.9	61.5	27.8	42.0	38.5	$7,547
Sundown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20100 Saums Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 237-5400	720	65	11.0	85.7%	53 (7.4%)	119 (16.5%)	520 (72.2%)	13 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	37	2951^st of 4627 public elementary schools	36.2%		34.2	3180^th of 4651 public elementary schools	31.6%	229	30.3	50.0	33.3	19.1	44.4	12.5	32.8	42.9	57.5	29.0	54.3	33.8	$12,000
Lieder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17003 Kieth Harrow Blvd	Houston	77084	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 463-5928	742	57	12.9	86.1%	41 (5.5%)	87 (11.7%)	552 (74.4%)	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	32	3289^th of 4627 public elementary schools	28.9%		41.7	2659^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.8%	630							44.4	45.1	54.3	31.3	32.4	33.6	$9,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary

How many students attend Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,172 students attended Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mayde Creek J H
High : Mayde Creek High School

Is Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary a good school?

Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary ranks 3074^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary in?

Katy Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary?

Students at Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 27% African American, 9% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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