Klein Intermediate

Klein Intermediate is a public middle school located in Klein, Texas, serving 990 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Klein Independent School District. While the district is ranked 211 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Klein Intermediate has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools over the past 10 years, typically between 1400-1800 out of around 2,000-2,300 schools, and has maintained a 1-star rating, indicating it is performing below average compared to other Texas middle schools.

Klein Intermediate's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Asian and Gifted/Talented students perform relatively well, ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools, other subgroups like African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students rank in the bottom half or bottom third of Texas middle schools. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels, and its dropout rate has increased from 0.5% in 2021-2022 to 1.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Klein Intermediate to nearby schools in the Houston Independent School District and Aldine Independent School District, such as Clifton Middle, Williams Middle, and Garcia Middle, it becomes clear that Klein Intermediate is performing significantly worse than its peers, with higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and better overall rankings. Addressing the equity and achievement gaps at Klein Intermediate should be a top priority for the school and district.