Pasadena ISD School District

Pasadena ISD serves 47,486 students across 67 schools in the Houston metro area of Texas, making it one of the larger urban districts in the state. With 66 ranked schools averaging a score of 5.7 out of 10, the district sits in mid-range territory overall — but several campuses pull well above that average and deserve a closer look from families weighing their options.

San Jacinto Intermediate leads the district with a score of 8.5 out of 10, the highest-rated campus across all 67 schools. That gap between the top school and the district average of 5.7 is significant, and it signals real variation in performance from campus to campus. Sparks Elementary follows at 8.0, giving families with younger children a strong option at the elementary level. Sam Rayburn High School scores 7.8, making it the standout choice at the secondary level for parents planning ahead to graduation.

At the middle school tier, the district offers a clear range. Miller Intermediate scores 7.6 and Morris Middle lands at 7.3 — both above the district average of 5.7 and worth prioritizing if your child's attendance zone allows flexibility. Parents comparing middle school options within Pasadena ISD will find San Jacinto Intermediate, Miller, and Morris clustered within a 1.2-point spread, all performing above the district norm.

For families relocating to the Pasadena area, the practical takeaway is straightforward: school quality within this district varies considerably, and campus assignment matters. The best-performing schools score nearly three points above the district average, so checking your specific address against attendance boundaries before committing to a neighborhood is worth the extra step. Parents researching high school options should focus on Sam Rayburn as the top-rated campus in that grade band. Those with elementary-aged children have a strong anchor in Sparks El. Use MySchoolScout's address lookup tool to confirm which campuses serve your prospective home address and compare them directly against Pasadena ISD's ranked averages.