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Metzler Elementary

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Metzler Elementary ranks 1330 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1330^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Metzler Elementary in Klein, TX, is a mid-to-large elementary school serving 846 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Klein Independent School District (Isd). While the school has historically been a solid performer, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, it is currently in a period of notable transition. Its overall state ranking has declined from a peak of the 91st percentile in 2016-2017 to the 71st percentile in the most recent 2025-2026 data, marking a clear downward trend that differentiates it from its recent past and from some of its high-performing neighbors.

This decline is most evident when comparing Metzler to nearby schools. For example, French Elementary, located just 2.74 miles away, has a much lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (24% vs. 47%) yet achieves dramatically higher test scores, such as 72% proficiency in 3rd Grade Math compared to Metzler's 44%. Similarly, Mahaffey Elementary is improving, moving from the 86th to the 90th percentile, while Metzler has dropped. The school's STAAR test scores are a mixed bag: 5th Grade Reading (69.5% proficient) outperforms the district average, but 3rd Grade Math (44.44%) and 5th Grade Math (51.43%) fall significantly below it.

One interesting finding is the "Gifted and Talented Paradox": Metzler excels with its Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 92nd percentile, but this success does not translate to the broader student population. The school has seen a precipitous drop in effectiveness for certain groups, with performance declining from the 80th percentile to the 40th percentile range in recent years. This suggests a potential bifurcation in the school's educational approach, where resources may be concentrated on one group while others need more support. The data paints a picture of a school at a critical juncture, where leadership and the district will likely need to investigate root causes to reverse the trend and return to equitable, high-quality education for all students.

846

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,900

Per pupil spending ?

47%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8500 W Rayford Rd
Klein, TX 77389

(832) 484-7900

District: Klein Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Metzler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hofius Intermediate
High:	Klein Oak High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.0%

White:

35.1%

African American:

10.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Texas median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg61%

Texas avg51%

1,330^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 32Elementary Schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd)

171^st of 951Klein 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	65.3	1330 of 4627	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	1318 of 4651	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	850 of 4710	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	815 of 4647	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	983 of 4581	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	823 of 4578	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	666 of 4479	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.1	554 of 4359	87.3%	★★★★☆
2017	89.6	379 of 4329	91.2%	★★★★★
2016	84.5	508 of 4286	88.1%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	734 of 4320	83.0%	★★★★☆
2014	75.0	958 of 4260	77.5%	★★★★☆
2013	56.6	1923 of 4221	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.8	1318 of 4206	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.4	655 of 4095	84.0%	★★★★☆
2010	71.6	1011 of 3937	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	80.4	471 of 3884	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	77.7	603 of 3768	84.0%	★★★★☆
2007	80.9	388 of 3724	89.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	897 of 2406	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	791 of 1905	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	697 of 2443	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	536 of 2443	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	474 of 2421	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	52.0	982 of 2444	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.0	349 of 2515	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	236 of 2483	90.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.2	230 of 999	77.0%	★★★★☆
2025	48.1	513 of 814	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	571 of 1045	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.6	586 of 1015	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	634 of 957	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.7	626 of 967	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.5	119 of 1009	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	314 of 1005	68.8%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.9	1959 of 4461	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.2	1818 of 4331	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.9	2334 of 4295	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.2	1371 of 4240	67.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.1	901 of 1643	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.7	1422 of 2918	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	1303 of 3668	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.5	1238 of 3556	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	693 of 3487	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	1469 of 3446	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	1324 of 3333	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.6	777 of 3226	75.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.5	1213 of 4575	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	879 of 4658	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	984 of 4588	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	65.3	1300 of 4561	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.9	1227 of 4499	72.7%	★★★★☆
2019	67.1	1148 of 4348	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	868 of 4306	79.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	254 of 3075	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	70.7	766 of 2980	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	1021 of 2958	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.6	490 of 3006	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	747 of 3184	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.9	128 of 3106	95.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	2272 of 4413	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.7	1100 of 3644	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.0	762 of 4465	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	767 of 4401	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	1276 of 4376	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.3	635 of 4329	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	816 of 4188	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.6	370 of 4168	91.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	2646 of 4520	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.9	1360 of 3705	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.0	721 of 4594	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.6	713 of 4521	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	1268 of 4477	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	82.4	353 of 4451	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	69.1	857 of 4309	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	749 of 4264	82.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	1575 of 4582	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.5	725 of 4647	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	683 of 4585	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.8	723 of 4563	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	543 of 4498	87.9%	★★★★☆
2019	87.7	381 of 4357	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	331 of 4319	92.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	300 of 1106	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	71.6	230 of 975	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	277 of 1128	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.1	373 of 1099	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	406 of 1004	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	370 of 961	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.7	352 of 1112	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	315 of 1046	69.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	2028 of 4301	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	1455 of 3549	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	1717 of 4292	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.7	1107 of 4086	72.9%	★★★★☆
2022	56.0	1245 of 3952	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	1120 of 3799	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	50.9	1366 of 3684	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.0	741 of 3558	79.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	804 of 3006	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	61.9	949 of 2612	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	759 of 3108	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	838 of 3106	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	951 of 3082	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.6	951 of 3082	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.5	878 of 3142	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	864 of 3127	72.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2026)92nd percentile+20 vs school

Asian (2026)77th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school

White (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)66th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)63rd percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2022)56th percentile-22 vs school

Special Education (2026)53rd percentile-18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)49th percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)45th percentile-26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading59%+5 vs state

Mathematics54%+7 vs state

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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 Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Metzler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8500 W Rayford Rd	Klein	77389	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-7900	846	55	15.3	47.0%	297 (35.1%)	90 (10.6%)	381 (45.0%)	43 (5.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.9%)	65.3	1330^th of 4627 public elementary schools	71.3%		65.7	1318^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.7%	12							48.5	58.2	69.5		44.4	64.5	51.4		$7,900
Schultz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7920 Willow Forest	Klein	77375	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-7000	707	47	14.9	64.9%	165 (23.3%)	92 (13.0%)	388 (54.9%)	28 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.4%)	74.2	970^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.0%		70.5	1112^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.1%	142	40.0	16.7		40.0	50.0		56.1	58.9	71.6		49.5	63.1	64.4		$9,761
Timber Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8455 Creekside Green Dr	The Woodlands	77389	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3060	970	60	16.0	12.9%	391 (40.3%)	18 (1.9%)	405 (41.8%)	106 (10.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.5%)	96.5	109^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.1	181^st of 4651 public elementary schools	96.1%	72							78.4	84.1	84.3		76.6	80.8	81.8		$7,128
Sst Willowcreek	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	22719 Kuykendahl Rd	Spring	77389	Harris County	School Of Science And Technology	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(346) 435-9395	186	11	16.7	60.2%	3 (1.6%)	17 (9.1%)	166 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.7	770^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.4%					(n/a)							55.9	64.9	75.6	65.2	55.9	60.5	70.7	56.5	$00
Mahaffey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10255 Mahaffey Rd	Klein	77375	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 375-8300	860	58	14.9	48.0%	241 (28.0%)	92 (10.7%)	422 (49.1%)	62 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.0%)	87.3	485^th of 4627 public elementary schools	89.5%		86.7	505^th of 4651 public elementary schools	89.1%	20	33.3		40.0	12.5		20.0	64.3	74.3	75.6		55.4	76.2	74.1		$9,190
Creekview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8877 W New Harmony	The Woodlands	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3070	937	60	15.6	13.7%	383 (40.9%)	45 (4.8%)	442 (47.2%)	37 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.0%)	96.9	95^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.9	108^th of 4651 public elementary schools	97.7%	13							79.5	88.3	84.9		71.4	86.2	84.7		$7,680
Northampton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6404 Root Rd	Klein	77389	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-5550	623	47	13.1	40.8%	235 (37.7%)	67 (10.8%)	271 (43.5%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	80.6	744^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.9%		81.3	712^th of 4651 public elementary schools	84.7%	32	22.2	40.0	42.9	44.4	40.0	25.0	66.3	69.4	75.8		56.6	54.1	64.8		$9,502
Bernshausen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11116 Mahaffey	Klein	77375	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4000	695	53	13.2	61.6%	151 (21.7%)	86 (12.4%)	402 (57.8%)	27 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	63.6	1429^th of 4627 public elementary schools	69.1%		67.3	1245^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.2%	184	18.2			36.8			52.4	55.8	63.1		41.9	60.6	54.8		$9,412
Mueller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7074 Fm 2920	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 375-7300	477	38	12.6	54.3%	83 (17.4%)	151 (31.7%)	169 (35.4%)	53 (11.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.6%)	57.7	1727^th of 4627 public elementary schools	62.7%		46	2389^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.6%	662							62.5	49.3	61.1		46.4	50.0	47.1		$9,877
French Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5802 W Rayford Rd	Klein	77389	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4000	786	49	16.0	24.0%	369 (46.9%)	89 (11.3%)	199 (25.3%)	84 (10.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.1%)	93.4	230^th of 4627 public elementary schools	95.0%		95.9	145^th of 4651 public elementary schools	96.9%	85							72.2	77.0	81.1		72.2	73.9	77.3		$7,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Metzler Elementary

What district is Metzler Elementary in?

Klein Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Metzler Elementary?

Students at Metzler Elementary are 45% Hispanic, 35% White, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Metzler Elementary a good school?

Metzler Elementary ranks 1330^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Metzler Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 846 students attended Metzler Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Metzler Elementary attend?

Students who attend Metzler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hofius Intermediate
High : Klein Oak High School

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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