Summary
Mueller Elementary is a public elementary school in Klein, Texas, serving 582 students in grades PK-5 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, Mueller Elementary's performance has been somewhat inconsistent compared to other Texas elementary schools, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 873 out of 4,329 schools in 2016-2017 and 1,572 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021.
Mueller Elementary's performance varies across different student subgroups. The school performs relatively well for male students, African American students, and English Language Learners, ranking in the top 25-30% of Texas elementary schools for these groups. However, the school struggles with Asian students, multi-racial students, and gifted and talented students, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of Texas elementary schools for these groups. Additionally, the school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.
Interestingly, Benignus Elementary, Northampton Elementary, and Frank Elementary, which are all located within 2.7 miles of Mueller Elementary, consistently outperform it on various metrics, including statewide rankings and STAAR test scores. Additionally, Mueller Elementary has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 39.68% in 2021-2022 to 46.05% in 2023-2024, suggesting it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools.
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