Summary:
The 10 schools in zip code 77506 (Pasadena, TX) are predominantly part of the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) and serve a community facing extremely high economic disadvantage, with an average free/reduced lunch rate of 90.7% across elementary, middle, and high schools.
Despite these challenges, Morales Elementary stands out as a beacon of academic excellence, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 65th percentile statewide—the highest in the area. It is the only school where 3rd-grade reading proficiency matches the state average, and its math scores significantly outperform both district and state averages. In contrast, Kruse Elementary has experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from the 70th percentile to the 25th percentile over two years. Jackson Intermediate presents a fascinating anomaly: while it struggles in 7th-grade math (2.8% proficient), its 8th-grade Algebra I program is exceptional, with 91.74% of students proficient—far exceeding state averages. This likely reflects a highly selective advanced math track. At the high school level, Pasadena High School maintains a stable 87.7% graduation rate, while Richard Milburn Academy Pasadena, an alternative school under the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district, faces crisis-level metrics with a 22.6% graduation rate and 0-star rating.
Overall, the data reveals that poverty is a major factor, but not an absolute barrier—as proven by Morales Elementary. However, a concerning trend is the declining performance at several elementary schools, including Red Bluff Elementary and Pomeroy Elementary, which have seen significant drops in their state rankings. Per-student spending averages $11,647, with Gardens Elementary spending the most ($12,868) and Richard Milburn Academy the least ($6,921). The student-teacher ratio averages 12.5:1, with De Zavala Middle offering the smallest classes (10.3:1) and Pasadena High School the largest (15.6:1).
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