Summary
Schindewolf Intermediate in Klein, TX, serves 1,087 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Klein Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide. The school has a consistent 3-star rating over the past five years, though this marks a decline from its peak 4-star performance in 2015-2016 and 2018-2019, when it ranked in the top 25% of Texas middle schools. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage.
Schindewolf’s most impressive strength is its exceptional performance in advanced high school-level coursework. In the most recent data, Algebra I proficiency reached 84.87%, far above the district average of 66.08% and state average of 54.03%, while Biology achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate, compared to the district’s 74.85% and state’s 70.51%. This suggests a highly effective program for identifying and preparing students for advanced classes. However, the school shows a mixed picture in core subjects: 6th and 7th grade math proficiency lags behind both district and state averages, while 8th grade math is a bright spot. Reading scores are generally on par with state averages but below the district. Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with scores below the district average. The school also excels with Hispanic and English Language Learner students, ranking in the 71st and 73rd percentiles respectively, but faces a significant challenge with Special Education students, whose performance dropped sharply from the 68th to the 36th percentile in recent years.
Compared to its neighbor Krimmel Intermed, just 3.23 miles away, Schindewolf underperforms in nearly every core subject. Krimmel ranks in the 78th percentile (4-star) versus Schindewolf’s 62nd percentile (3-star), and has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (44.88% vs. 54.92%). Despite these challenges, Schindewolf maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of 1.0%, better than the district average, and operates efficiently with per-student spending of $8,924, which is lower than struggling schools in nearby Spring Independent School District (Isd) like Bammel Middle ($11,298). This suggests the school is managing resources well, but may need to reallocate funds to close achievement gaps in core subjects.
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