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#6950 of 8,552 schools in TX

Waller H S

High School · Waller ISD · Waller, TX

A Waller ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

31213 WALLER SPRING CREEK RD, Waller, TX 77484

  • Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,713
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Waller H S score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Waller H S 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,288/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waller), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$71,446

Median home value

$243,400

Median rent

$1,075/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Waller J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated111.3 mi1Compare →
Waller Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.6 mi11Compare →

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.

Waller ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$11,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waller H S is listed in WALLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waller H S

Waller H S is a public high school in Waller, TX, part of Waller ISD, serving approximately 2,846 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,950 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Waller H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Waller High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, north of the city of Waller 2. It operates as part of the Waller Independent School District and is classified as a 6A school by the UIL 2. The school serves students from Waller, Pine Island, Prairie View, and unincorporated sections of both Waller and Harris counties 2. In 2013, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as "Met Standard" 2. The district has announced that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for all campuses and grade levels 1. Additionally, Waller ISD partners with the Houston Food Bank to provide free groceries to local families through school markets 1. The district also offers low-cost physicals at Waller High School and hosts Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round-Up events 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.wallerisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waller H S

What grades does Waller H S serve?

Waller H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Waller H S?

Waller H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,846 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Waller H S is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waller H S rank in TX?

Waller H S ranks #6,950 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Waller H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Waller H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Waller H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waller H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Waller H S a charter school?

No, Waller H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waller H S a Title I school?

No, Waller H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waller H S?

63.6% of students at Waller H S 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
2,846
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
166
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 77484)
13,772
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
33.8
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 77484; 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

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