Summary:
In zip code 77389, there are two middle schools serving grades 6 through 8 within the highly-rated Klein Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide.
Hofius Intermediate is the standout school in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide. It significantly outperforms its local counterpart, Hildebrandt Intermediate, across nearly every academic metric. For example, Hofius achieves roughly 71% average reading proficiency and 50% average math proficiency, compared to Hildebrandt's 51% and 33%, respectively. Hofius also excels in advanced coursework, with near-perfect proficiency rates of 96% in Algebra I and 100% in Biology. Interestingly, Hildebrandt spends $273 more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.4:1 vs. 16.6:1), yet Hofius achieves better outcomes, suggesting its success is driven by factors like instructional quality or school culture. Hofius also serves a more affluent population, with 35.8% of students on free/reduced lunch versus 55.37% at Hildebrandt.
Despite the performance gap, both schools show a "two-tier" academic environment where advanced coursework proficiency is exceptionally high (92%+ in Algebra I and Biology) even though grade-level scores are lower. Hildebrandt does have a bright spot in 8th Grade Reading, where its proficiency of 64.35% approaches the district average and beats the state average. Overall, families in 77389 have a clear choice: Hofius offers consistently high academic performance and advanced opportunities, while Hildebrandt provides a more resource-intensive environment with a notable strength in reading.
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