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New Caney Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 18,987 students in New Caney Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in New Caney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
23 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
18,987 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,242 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Caney Independent School District, which is ranked #795 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#795 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
24%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$226 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$274 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,901
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,434
$14,116
Best New Caney Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Infinity Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26751 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Bens Branch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24160 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Manor Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21111 Royal Crossing Dr
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Sorters Mill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23300 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 847 students
Rank: #55.
Woodridge Forest Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Woodridge Pkwy
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,309 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Valley Ranch Crossing
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #77.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24161 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #88.
Keefer Crossing Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,255 students
Rank: #99.
Porter High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22625 Sandy Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,120 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22784 Hwy 59 S
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1111.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22256 Ford Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-2920
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #1212.
New Caney Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20501 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 399-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #1313.
Tavola Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18885 Winding Summit Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #1414.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dogwood
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: #1515.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25545 Sorters Rd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #1616.
Robert Crippen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18690 Cumberland Blvd
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8740
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22320 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-5970
Grades: PK-5
| 813 students
Rank: #1818.
New Caney High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21650 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,363 students
Rank: n/an/a
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center
Alternative School
20419 Fm 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-2850
Grades: 4-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Restore
Alternative School
21580 Loop 494
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 577-8600
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 Sorters Mcclellan Rd
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 577-2825
Grades: 9-10
| 828 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District manages 23 public schools serving 18,987 students.
What is the rank of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District is ranked #795 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Caney Independent School District?
63% of New Caney Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Caney Independent School District?
New Caney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is New Caney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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