Klein ISD School District
School District · Klein, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
50
32 elem, 10 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
53,093
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
50
32 elem, 10 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
53,093
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#310 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,719
$2,249 vs Texas median
District size
53,093 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Klein ISD ranks #310 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Klein ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 47 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brill EL (8.6/10), French EL (8.6/10), and Mahaffey EL (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Klein ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Klein ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Klein ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (47 of 50). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brill EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | French EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mahaffey EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Northampton EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Benignus EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Haude EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenwood Forest EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mittelstadt EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Roth EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Klenk EL | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 50 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Klein ISD
Klein ISD serves 53,093 students across 52 schools in the Houston metro area of Texas, making it one of the larger suburban districts in the state. Parents comparing districts at scale will find Klein a consistent mid-to-upper performer: 49 of its schools carry a ranking, averaging 6.8 out of 10 across the board. That average holds up well against comparable Texas suburban districts and signals broad, system-wide consistency rather than a handful of outliers carrying the numbers.
At the elementary level, Nitsch Elementary leads the district with a 9.0 out of 10, the highest score in Klein ISD. Blackshear Elementary follows at 8.7, and Kreinhop Elementary rounds out the strong elementary tier at 8.1. Three elementary schools scoring above 8.0 in the same district is a meaningful signal for families with younger children — it suggests the district's instructional foundation is solid well before the high school years.
On the secondary side, Klein High School scores 8.4 out of 10, placing it among the district's top five performers overall. Klein Oak High School earns an 8.0, giving families of high schoolers two strong options within the same district. Parents weighing long-term academic trajectory will note that both flagship high schools score above the district's 6.8 average by a meaningful margin.
For families moving to the Houston suburbs, Klein ISD's combination of size and performance density stands out. A 53,000-student district can sometimes see quality diluted across too many campuses, but Klein's top schools cluster tightly — five schools score 8.0 or above, and the district average stays well clear of mediocrity. Whether you're prioritizing elementary years or planning ahead for high school, Klein ISD offers documented options at both levels worth putting on your shortlist.
District Map
Schools in Klein ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Klein ISD with test data.
Schools in Klein ISD
50 schoolsElementary Schools32
Middle Schools10
High Schools7
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Klein
- Total Enrollment
- 53,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,708
- District spending per student
- $10,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Klein ISD?
Klein ISD has 50 schools in total — 32 elementary, 10 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Klein ISD?
The average composite rating for Klein ISD is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Klein ISD?
Klein ISD's district-level spending was $10,719 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Klein ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Klein ISD is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Klein ISD?
Brill EL is the highest-rated school in Klein ISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Klein ISD?
Across schools in Klein ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Klein ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Klein ISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 50 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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