Top Rankings
Pearland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 20,862 students in Pearland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pearland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
20,862 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
1,282 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearland Independent School District, which is ranked #83 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
40%
54%
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% Black
15%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
28%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$263 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$233 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,622
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$11,181
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Pearland Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silvercrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3003 Southwyck Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-2245
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Berry Miller J High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3301 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 997-3900
Gr: 7-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Silverlake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2550 Co Rd Ninety
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 436-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Shadycrest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Shady Bend Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1404
Gr: PK-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Pearland J H West
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1222
Gr: 7-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Pearland J H East
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-2481
Gr: 7-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9434 Hughes Ranch Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-7912
Gr: PK-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Rogers Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3121 Manvel
Pearland, TX 77584
(832) 736-6400
Pearland, TX 77584
(832) 736-6400
Gr: 5-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Cockrell Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3500 Mchard Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Leon H Sablatura Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1500
Gr: 5-6 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Magnolia
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1750
Gr: PK-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Pearland, TX 77581
(832) 736-6700
Gr: 5-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Rustic Oak Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 482-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Robert Turner College And Career High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4717 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Glenda Dawson High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2050 Cullen Blvd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Massey Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 Manvel Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Pearland J H South
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 727-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
C J Harris Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2314 Schleider Dr
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 485-4024
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Sam Jamison Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2506 Woody Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1440
Gr: 5-6 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
E A Lawhon Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5810 Brookside Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-1445
Gr: PK-4 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Pearland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3775 S Main St
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 997-7445
Gr: 9-12 | 3,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
H C Carleston Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3010 Harkey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Pearland, TX 77584
(281) 412-1412
Gr: PK-4 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Pace Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Pearland, TX 77581
(281) 412-5199
Gr: 10-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Brazoria Co J J A E P
Alternative School
20875 Cty Rd 171
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Angleton, TX 77515
(281) 485-3203
Gr: 8-10 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District manages 24 public schools serving 20,862 students.
What is the rank of Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District is ranked #83 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pearland Independent School District?
40% of Pearland Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pearland Independent School District?
Pearland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pearland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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