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5.9 avg / 10

Pasadena ISD School District

School District · Pasadena, Texas

Students: 47,486
Teachers (FTE): 3,622

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

67

36 elem, 22 mid, 8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,787

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Pasadena ISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pasadena ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Nelda Sullivan Middle

8.1/10

Pasadena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+2.8 value signal Open profile

Mcmasters EL

8.1/10

Pasadena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+2.4 value signal Open profile

Miller Int

7.9/10

Pasadena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+2.1 value signal Open profile

How this district compares

Texas rank

#613 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,787

+$819 vs Texas median

District size

47,486 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Pasadena ISD ranks #613 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Pasadena ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 66 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nelda Sullivan Middle (8.1/10), Mcmasters EL (8.1/10), and Miller Int (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Nelda Sullivan Middle

Rates 8.1/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Pasadena ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mcmasters EL

STAAR proficiency rose +25.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Pasadena ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Pasadena ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (66 of 67). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Nelda Sullivan Middle 8.1 / 10
2 Mcmasters EL 8.1 / 10
3 Miller Int 7.9 / 10
4 Melillo Middle 7.9 / 10
5 Moore EL 7.9 / 10
6 South Belt EL 7.7 / 10
7 Morris Middle 7.7 / 10
8 Laura Welch Bush EL 7.7 / 10
9 Frazier EL 7.7 / 10
10 Beverly Hills Int 7.6 / 10

See all 67 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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About Pasadena ISD

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.

District Map

Schools in Pasadena ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 57.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pasadena ISD with test data.

Schools in Pasadena ISD

67 schools
Elementary Schools 36
Mcmasters EL
8.1
Moore EL
7.9
Frazier EL
7.7
Laura Welch Bush EL
7.7
South Belt EL
7.7
Jensen EL
7.1
Sparks EL
7.1
Pomeroy EL
7.0
South Shaver EL
6.7
Thomas Hancock EL
6.7
Turner EL
6.6
Kruse EL
6.4
Teague EL
6.2
Williams EL
6.2
Meador EL
6.0
Red Bluff EL
6.0
L F Smith EL
5.7
Morales EL
5.5
Bailey EL
5.5
Gardens EL
5.5
Parks EL
5.5
Stuchbery EL
5.5
Jessup EL
5.3
Atkinson EL
4.9
Richey EL
4.9
Golden Acres EL
4.8
Fisher EL
4.7
Genoa EL
4.7
Matthys EL
4.3
Freeman EL
4.2
Garfield EL
4.2
Mae Smythe EL
4.2
Burnett EL
4.0
Pearl Hall EL
3.5
South Houston EL
3.4
Young EL
3.0
Middle Schools 22
Nelda Sullivan Middle
8.1
Miller Int
7.9
Melillo Middle
7.9
Morris Middle
7.7
Beverly Hills Int
7.6
Bondy Int
7.4
Jackson Int
6.8
San Jacinto Int
6.7
Thompson Int
6.5
Carter Lomax Middle
6.5
Marshall Kendrick Middle
6.4
Fred Roberts Middle
6.1
Park View Int
6.0
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
5.7
Bobby Shaw Middle
5.7
South Houston Int
5.4
Rick Schneider Middle
5.4
Queens Int
5.3
Southmore Int
5.3
De Zavala Middle
5.1
The Summit (intermediate)
5.1
Keller Middle
5.1
High Schools 8
Pasadena Memorial H S
7.1
Dobie H S
6.6
Sam Rayburn H S
6.0
Pasadena H S
5.9
Tegeler Career Center
5.3
South Houston H S
5.0
The Summit (high School)
3.8
Excel Academy (jjaep)
—
Other Schools 1
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
6.5

District Details

State
Texas
City
Pasadena
Total Enrollment
47,486
Teachers (FTE)
3,622
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pasadena ISD?

Pasadena ISD has 67 schools in total — 36 elementary, 22 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pasadena ISD?

The average composite rating for Pasadena ISD is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pasadena ISD?

Pasadena ISD spends $13,787 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pasadena ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pasadena ISD is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pasadena ISD?

Mcmasters EL is the highest-rated school in Pasadena ISD with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pasadena ISD?

Across schools in Pasadena ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pasadena ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Pasadena ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 67 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
57.5%
ELA Proficiency
58.6%

Resources

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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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