Tomball Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Tomball Isd

Tomball ISD is a mid-sized suburban district in Harris County, north of Houston, serving students across a full PreK-12 span. The district enrolls a substantial and growing student population, with demographic makeup that reflects the broader Houston metro region: a plurality of white students, followed by a significant Hispanic enrollment, a notable Asian population, Black students, and smaller shares of other groups. The district has not reported free-or-reduced-price lunch or special-population counts in the available data, limiting the picture of economic need.

On state testing, Tomball ISD's recent results show solid performance in English language arts and mixed outcomes in math. Across the elementary and middle school grades tested in ELA, the majority of students reach proficiency. Grade 3 through 6 ELA results cluster around three-quarters of students proficient or above, and Grade 7 and 8 hold at solid three-quarters performance as well. Math shows more variation: Grade 4 and Grades 8 both exceed 70 percent proficiency, Grade 6 sits just below that mark, but Grade 7 drops sharply to about one-third of students meeting the standard. A parent may want to look into what drives that Grade 7 dip and whether supports exist for that transition. Science results at Grade 8 reach about 70 percent proficiency. Social studies, tested only at Grade 8, reaches 50 percent. Notably, the Spanish-language STAAR assessments show much smaller test populations and lower proficiency rates, a pattern worth understanding if your family speaks Spanish at home or is considering multilingual pathways.

The district sits in the top quartile among Harris County districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, and also ranks well above the county median on chronic absenteeism, meaning fewer students are chronically absent here than in peer districts. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range for the county, a data point that may interest those weighing resources against outcomes.

Community investment and planning have shaped the district's trajectory. Voters approved a major bond package in 2021 that funded a new high school (Tomball West), a new intermediate school, two new elementary schools, a Pre-K center, and facility security upgrades to accommodate rapid district growth. More recently, in May 2025, voters approved an additional bond for a replacement intermediate school, a second Pre-K center, career and technical education renovations, safety updates, and activity facilities at all three high schools. These approvals signal both the district's growth pressures and family confidence in school leadership. The property tax rate has moved downward over recent years, from 2022 through 2025-26, a meaningful factor for families considering housing costs in the district.

Curriculum expansion reflects changing workforce needs. The district launched a healthcare-focused P-TECH program in 2023 in partnership with Lone Star College, and plans to open a teaching-focused P-TECH academy at Tomball West in August 2026. Both programs allow students to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma at no charge, a pathway for those ready to explore early college credentials.

Housing in the Tomball area is moderately valued, with weighted home values somewhat below the state benchmark and rents that fall below statewide medians. The rental market remains accessible on household incomes typical to the region. The housing market shows a modest recent downward price trend and increasing days on market, reflecting broader conditions in Harris County rather than district-specific factors.

Graduation rate data for the district was not available in the provided assessment data, and detailed information on program breadth, specific AP offerings, or other advanced curriculum was not included. A parent considering Tomball ISD for high school placement may want to explore the district's website or contact schools directly for those details. The district maintains a range of school types, including an alternative education center and schools with specific program designations, giving families some choice within the public system.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

22,273

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 35%

Black 6%

White 45%

Asian 9%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

47%

Gr 4

59%

43%

Gr 5

27%

—

Gr 6

59%

84%

Gr 7

55%

81%

Gr 8

58%

84%

Math

Gr 3

56%

—

Gr 4

49%

—

Gr 5

78%

Gr 6

53%

76%

Gr 7

25%

38%

Gr 8

65%

82%

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

53%

78%

Social studies

Gr 8

30%

58%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

37%

—

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

TOMBALL J J A E P CAMPUS

TOMBALL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER

EARLY EXCELLENCE ACADEMY

WEST EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

Grade 5

69%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

76%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$388,673

Year-over-year change-0.9%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$299K to $515K

vs. state typical1.29x

vs. national typical1.06x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77377	Tomball	$401K	-1.2%	37.3%
77375	Tomball	$358K	-0.9%	25.1%
77355	Magnolia	$369K	+0.3%	11.7%
77429	Cypress	$380K	-1.4%	8.6%
77362	Pinehurst	$399K	-1.0%	5.5%
77389	Spring	$515K	+0.4%	4.8%
77354		$383K	-1.0%	4.2%
77433	Cypress	$429K	-1.5%	1.7%
77070	Houston	$299K	-1.0%	1.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,767/mo

Year-over-year change-1.2%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$1,456 to $2,298/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77377	Tomball	$1,703	-2.3%	37.3%
77375	Tomball	$1,762	-0.1%	25.1%
77355	Magnolia	$1,820	—	11.7%
77429	Cypress	$1,755	-1.6%	8.6%
77362	Pinehurst	$2,298	—	5.5%
77389	Spring	$1,703	+0.2%	4.8%
77354		$1,673	-0.3%	4.2%
77433	Cypress	$1,870	-0.1%	1.7%
77070	Houston	$1,456	+0.0%	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,961/mo

Home price / national median income4.6x

Annual rent / national median income25.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$194/mo

Market Activity: Harris County

Median listing price$335,000

Median listing price YoY-4.2%

Median price per sq ft$166

Median price per sq ft YoY-2.9%

Median days on market46.5 days

Median days on market YoY+12.1%

Active listings17,775

Active listings YoY+2.9%

New listings5,540

New listings YoY-19.6%

Pending listings5,776

Pending listings YoY-4.8%

Hotness: median listing price$333,498

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.9%

Supply score60.4

Supply score YoY-12.2%

Demand score0.6

Demand score YoY+12.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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