Summary:
Zip code 77088 is home to two middle schools, Klein Intermediate and Houston Academy, which serve grades 6-8 and 5-6 respectively, in a high-poverty area where over 85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Klein Intermediate in Klein Independent School District (Isd) is the standout school, showing dramatic improvement from the 25th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 52nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. It excels in advanced coursework, with 86.21% proficiency in Algebra I and 100% in Biology, far exceeding state averages. However, its grade-level performance is mixed—8th-grade Math (61.2%) is strong, but 7th-grade Math (26.72%) and 8th-grade Social Studies (20.57%) lag behind state averages. In contrast, Houston Academy in Aldine Independent School District (Isd) ranks in the 27th percentile (1 star) and consistently scores below state averages, though it shows a relative strength in 6th-grade Reading, outperforming its district average.
A key finding is the spending vs. performance paradox: Houston Academy spends $13,116 per student—$2,177 more than Klein Intermediate ($10,939)—yet achieves significantly lower academic results. Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios (11.7:1 and 11:1), but Klein Intermediate is far more efficient with resources. For families in 77088, Klein Intermediate represents a clear choice for a school on an upward trajectory with strong advanced opportunities, while Houston Academy remains stagnant with low rankings and scores trailing state averages.
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