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#3271 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Theiss EL

Elementary School · Klein ISD · Klein, TX

A Klein ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

17510 THEISS MAIL RD, Klein, TX 77379

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,719
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Students at Theiss EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Theiss 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$110,712

Median home value

$335,900

Median rent

$1,618/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

75.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77379; 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
Providence Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.1 mi357Compare →
Ehrhardt ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.3 mi845Compare →
Mittelstadt ELEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.3 mi825Compare →
Krahn ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.4 mi803Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Klein ISD

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#23 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

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

About Theiss EL

Theiss EL is a public elementary school in Klein, TX, part of Klein ISD, serving approximately 730 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,271 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Theiss EL

What grades does Theiss EL serve?

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

How many students attend Theiss EL?

Theiss EL has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Theiss EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Theiss EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Theiss EL rank in TX?

Theiss EL ranks #3,271 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Theiss EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Theiss EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Theiss EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Theiss EL has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Theiss EL a charter school?

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

Is Theiss EL a Title I school?

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

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

37.4% of students at Theiss 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
730
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%
Area population (ZIP 77379)
83,163
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
36.5
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 77379; 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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