Katy Independent School District - Texas (2024)

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Katy Independent School District is a top rated, public school district located in KATY, TX. It has 92,667 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 60% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading.

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(281) 396-6000

6301 S STADIUM LN
KATY, TX 77494

About Katy Independent School District...

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Elementary Schools in Katy Independent School District

  • gradeA+Campbell Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
  • gradeA+Michael L. Griffin Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
  • gradeA+Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
  • gradeA+Roosevelt Alexander Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 4 reviews

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

68%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

60%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

94%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1250

8,485

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Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

29

1,689

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    Rice University

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Students

Diversity

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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

92,667

Free or Reduced Lunch

This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.

43.4%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

16:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$58,512

Teachers in First/Second Year

11.5%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$9,355/ student

National

$12,239

Education Expenses

  • Instruction

    66%

  • Support Services

    33%

  • Other

    1%

Living in the Area

Katy

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Median Household Income

$114,917

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,444

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$359,800

National

$281,900

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Katy Independent School District Reviews

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Katy Independent School District - Texas (2024)

FAQs

Is Katy ISD a good school district? ›

The Katy ISD received numerous awards from the Niche Best Schools ranking in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Niche Best Schools ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and opinions of students and parents.

What happened in Katy ISD? ›

The United States Department of Education has launched an investigation into Katy Independent School District after receiving a Title IX complaint regarding a policy passed by the district in August that civil rights advocates deemed as anti-transgender.

What is the richest school district in Texas? ›

According to the list, the richest school district in Texas is Friendswood Independent School District. This district is found in Galveston County. The average household income for families in this school district is $167,090 per year.

What is the ethnicity of Katy ISD? ›

The population of one race include 72.5% White alone, 8.0% Black alone, 0.6% American Indian/Alaska Native alone, 11.7% Asian alone, and 0.0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander alone. The Hispanic population (of any race) was 31.7% of the total population.

What is the best school ISD in Texas? ›

10 Best School Districts in Texas
  1. BASIS Texas Charter Schools. ...
  2. Eanes Independent School District. ...
  3. Highland Park Independent School District. ...
  4. Carroll Independent School District. ...
  5. Coppell Independent School District. ...
  6. Lovejoy Independent School District. ...
  7. Allen Independent School District. ...
  8. Frisco Independent School District.

What is the new school in Katy Texas? ›

A new complex of schools to include Elementary School #45, Junior High #18 and High School #10 will be constructed just east of Katy-Hockley Road and Longenbaugh, just down the road from Friendswood Development Company's Winward community in Katy ISD.

What schools in Katy ISD are Title 1? ›

Title I Campuses
Elementary Schools
Hutsell ElementaryStephens Elementary
​Leonard ElementaryWest Memorial Elementary
​Mayde Creek Elementary​Winborn Elementary
Memorial Parkway ElementaryWolfe Elementary
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What is the oldest school in Katy ISD? ›

Katy Elementary is the oldest of KISD's elementary schools. It sits on the same site as the first one-room schoolhouse built in 1898 to serve the prairie town site of Katy.

What is the poorest school district in Houston? ›

North Forest Independent School District.

What are the top 5 schools in Texas? ›

These are Texas' top 10 high schools, according to US News
  • The School for the Talented and Gifted (Dallas)
  • Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School (Dallas)
  • Science and Engineering Magnet School (Dallas)
  • Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute (Grand Prairie)
  • Carnegie Vanguard High School (Houston)
Apr 27, 2024

What is the poorest school district in America? ›

In San Perlita, Texas, the poorest school district in the United States, the median annual household income is just $16,384, or less than a third of the national median income level. A typical household in the Scarsdale, New York, school district earns $238,478 per year.

Is Katy a good school district? ›

Katy Independent School District is a top rated, public school district located in KATY, TX. It has 92,667 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 60% of students are at least proficient in math and 68% in reading.

What is the dropout rate for Katy ISD? ›

The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 was 0.9% during the 2020-2021 school year.

What's the biggest high school in Katy ISD? ›

Seven Lakes High School
Grades9–12
Enrollment3719 (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio17.14
Campus size124 acres (50 ha)
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What is Katy ISD ranked in the nation? ›

Katy High School 2024 Rankings

Katy High School is ranked #2,097 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.

Which school district is better in Houston? ›

Katy Independent School District

#1 Best School Districts in Houston Area.

What is the diversity of Katy school district? ›

Students at Katy Independent School District

The student body at the schools served by Katy Independent School District is 30% White, 13.5% Black, 15.9% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 36.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

What are the top five school districts in the US? ›

The best US public schools in America are in these 20 places, Niche study finds
RankNameLocation
1ScarsdaleSuburb of New York City
2West Lake HillsSuburb of Austin, Texas
3RollingwoodSuburb of Austin, Texas
4Long GroveSuburb of Chicago
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Mar 31, 2024

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