Tomball ISD School District
School District · Tomball, Texas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
21
11 elem, 7 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Tomball ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tomball ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Creekside Forest EL
The Woodlands · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wildwood EL
Tomball · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekview EL
The Woodlands · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#132 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,720
$3,248 vs Texas median
District size
22,273 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Tomball ISD ranks #132 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Tomball ISD's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Creekside Forest EL (9.0/10), Wildwood EL (8.9/10), and Creekview EL (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Tomball ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tomball ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tomball ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creekside Forest EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Wildwood EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Creekview EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Willow Creek EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Canyon Pointe EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Grand Oaks EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Timber Creek EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Willow Wood J H | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Oakcrest Int | 8.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Tomball EL | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 21 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tomball ISD
Tomball ISD enrolls 22,273 students across 23 schools in Texas. Of those, 21 carry official rankings — a high coverage rate that gives parents concrete data across nearly every campus in the district. The district's average score sits at 7.3 out of 10, a baseline that reflects steady performance across grade levels rather than outlier results skewing the mean up or down.
Elementary performance is Tomball ISD's clearest differentiator. Willow Creek Elementary and Wildwood Elementary both score 9.0 out of 10, tying for the highest mark in the district. Creekside Forest Elementary follows at 8.6, and Tomball Elementary comes in at 8.2. Four elementary campuses scoring 8.2 or above means parents of younger children have real options across attendance zones without sacrificing quality. The gap between the district's top score (9.0) and its overall average (7.3) shows how much of Tomball's best performance concentrates at the elementary level — a pattern worth factoring into grade-band planning.
At the secondary level, Tomball Star Academy scores 8.5 out of 10, the highest-rated high school in the district. Its score lands more than a full point above the district average, a meaningful signal for families prioritizing academic rigor through graduation. That separation from the mean suggests Tomball Star Academy is pulling stronger outcomes than what the district's 7.3 baseline alone would imply.
Across 21 ranked schools, the spread from the top score to the district average runs about 1.7 points — tight enough to indicate quality isn't concentrated at a single flagship campus. For families evaluating Tomball ISD, the data points in the same direction: a consistent floor, two elementary campuses at the 9.0 level, and a high school that outpaces the average by a meaningful margin. System-wide reliability, not just isolated pockets of excellence, defines the district's profile.
District Map
Schools in Tomball ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tomball ISD with test data.
Schools in Tomball ISD
21 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Tomball
- Total Enrollment
- 22,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,392
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tomball ISD?
Tomball ISD has 21 schools in total — 11 elementary, 7 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tomball ISD?
The average composite rating for Tomball ISD is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tomball ISD?
Tomball ISD spends $9,720 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tomball ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tomball ISD is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tomball ISD?
Creekside Forest EL is the highest-rated school in Tomball ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Tomball ISD?
Across schools in Tomball ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tomball ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Tomball ISD has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 21 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.1%
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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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