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PASADENA ISD

Texas · Public School District
67
Schools
48,726
Students
$14,899
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
85.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
88.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PASADENA ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 48,726 students across 67 schools. It includes 36 elementary, 22 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,899 is near the national average for a US public school district. 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (67)
Elementary Schools36 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ATKINSON ELPK–04466
BAILEY ELPK–04574
BURNETT ELPK–04484
FISHER ELPK–04592
FRAZIER ELPK–04456
FREEMAN ELPK–04374
GARDENS ELPK–04451
GARFIELD ELPK–04525
GENOA ELPK–04568
GOLDEN ACRES ELPK–04382
JENSEN ELPK–04581
JESSUP ELPK–04467
KRUSE ELPK–04446
L F SMITH ELPK–04611
LAURA WELCH BUSH ELPK–04573
MAE SMYTHE ELPK–04700
MATTHYS ELPK–04496
MCMASTERS ELPK–04363
MEADOR ELPK–04467
MOORE ELPK–04388
MORALES ELPK–04426
PARKS ELPK–04387
PEARL HALL ELPK–04543
POMEROY ELPK–04789
RED BLUFF ELPK–04526
RICHEY ELPK–04512
SOUTH BELT ELPK–04763
SOUTH HOUSTON ELPK–04447
SOUTH SHAVER ELPK–04500
SPARKS ELPK–04362
STUCHBERY ELPK–04596
TEAGUE ELPK–04758
THOMAS HANCOCK ELPK–04406
TURNER ELPK–04533
WILLIAMS ELPK–04462
YOUNG ELPK–04595
Middle Schools22 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEVERLY HILLS INT07–08852
BOBBY SHAW MIDDLE05–06692
BONDY INT07–08966
CARTER LOMAX MIDDLE05–06632
DE ZAVALA MIDDLE05–06563
EARNESTEEN MILSTEAD MIDDLE05–06696
FRED ROBERTS MIDDLE05–06545
JACKSON INT07–08643
KELLER MIDDLE05–06657
MARSHALL KENDRICK MIDDLE05–06682
MELILLO MIDDLE05–06583
MILLER INT07–08817
MORRIS MIDDLE05–06703
NELDA SULLIVAN MIDDLE05–06553
PARK VIEW INT07–08577
QUEENS INT07–08618
RICK SCHNEIDER MIDDLE05–06575
SAN JACINTO INT07–08587
SOUTH HOUSTON INT07–08605
SOUTHMORE INT07–08687
THE SUMMIT (INTERMEDIATE)06–0880
THOMPSON INT07–08881
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DOBIE H S09–123,870
EXCEL ACADEMY (JJAEP)08–1222
PASADENA H S09–122,221
PASADENA MEMORIAL H S09–123,047
SAM RAYBURN H S09–122,645
SOUTH HOUSTON H S09–122,213
TEGELER CAREER CENTER07–12346
THE SUMMIT (HIGH SCHOOL)09–12148
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H SPK–121,451
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,899Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
32%
State
43.5%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal
24.8%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
67
Schools
48,726
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 67 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PASADENA ISD?
PASADENA ISD has 67 public schools, serving a total of 48,726 students.
What is the graduation rate for PASADENA ISD?
The graduation rate is 88.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PASADENA ISD spend per student?
PASADENA ISD spends $14,899 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PASADENA ISD?
85% of students in PASADENA ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PASADENA ISD?
No, PASADENA ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PASADENA ISD serve?
PASADENA ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PASADENA ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in PASADENA ISD is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.