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#2216 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 26% in state

Metzler EL

Elementary School · Klein ISD · Klein, TX

A Klein ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8500 W RAYFORD RD, Klein, TX 77389

  • Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+18.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$10,719
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Metzler EL score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Metzler EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$145,228

Median home value

$387,100

Median rent

$1,795/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77389; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Schultz ELEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.1 mi651Compare →
Timber Creek ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.6 mi967Compare →
Primrose School of the Woodlands at Creekside ParkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.7 mi18Compare →
Spanish SchoolhousePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.8 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Klein ISD

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#14 of 49
District spending per student
$10,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Metzler EL is listed in KLEIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Metzler EL

Metzler EL is a public elementary school in Klein, TX, part of Klein ISD, serving approximately 894 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,216 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metzler EL

What grades does Metzler EL serve?

Metzler EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Metzler EL?

Metzler EL has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metzler EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Metzler EL is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Metzler EL rank in TX?

Metzler EL ranks #2,216 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Metzler EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Metzler EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Metzler EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Metzler EL has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Metzler EL a charter school?

No, Metzler EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Metzler EL a Title I school?

No, Metzler EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metzler EL?

44.5% of students at Metzler EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
894
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 77389)
44,545
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
34.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77389; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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