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CLEAR LAKE INT

15545 EL CAMINO REAL, HOUSTON, TX 77062CLEAR CREEK ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
832
Students
Total enrolled
$12,180
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 15% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
62/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 24% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 832 students in grades 06–08 in HOUSTON, Texas.
15% below average funding
District spends $12,180 per pupil, 15% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 62th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CLEAR LAKE INT is a large middle in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 832 students. The district invests $12,180 per student — 15% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 62/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at CLEAR LAKE INT

832
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
54%
Free Lunch
54
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution418 male · 414 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility54%
National avg 52% · 451 students
Student Composition
33%
45%
10%
Asian6%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black10%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481428000905

Academic Outcomes at CLEAR LAKE INT

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 62th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,180Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,180
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,359
Student Support$2,314
Administration$1,462
Operations$1,827
Other$1,218
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,180 spent per student, an estimated $5,396 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
19%
69%
State government
18.5%
Local (property tax)
69.0%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (62/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ART AND PAT GOFORTH ELHENRY BAUERSCHLAG ELBROOKWOOD ELMARGARET S MCWHIRTER EL
+12 more
↓
Middle
WESTBROOK INTLEAGUE CITY INTBAYSIDE INTSEABROOK INT
+5 more
↓
High School
CLEAR SPRINGS H SCLEAR LAKE H SCLEAR FALLS H SCLEAR CREEK H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLEAR CREEK ISD →
Phone: (281)284-3200
NCES ID: 481428000905
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CLEAR CREEK ISD
High
CLEAR SPRINGS H S
2,732 students · 09–12
High
CLEAR LAKE H S
2,533 students · 09–12
High
CLEAR FALLS H S
2,473 students · 08–12
High
CLEAR CREEK H S
2,400 students · 08–12
High
CLEAR BROOK H S
2,347 students · 09–12
● 55 opp
Mid
WESTBROOK INT
1,167 students · 06–08
● 55 opp38% FRL
Mid
LEAGUE CITY INT
1,118 students · 06–08
20% FRL
Mid
BAYSIDE INT
1,001 students · 06–08
30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
15545 EL CAMINO REAL, HOUSTON, TX 77062
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.