Waller Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Waller Isd

Waller ISD is a district in rapid growth serving a region from rural areas outside Houston to developing suburban zones. The enrollment spans from pre-K through 12th grade across roughly a dozen schools, with the student body increasing substantially over the past decade. More than half the students are Hispanic; a meaningful share are Black; and the remainder are distributed across white, Asian, and multiracial categories. Free-and-reduced-price lunch counts were not available in the data.

On state assessment results, the district shows uneven academic attainment. In English language arts across the tested grades, proficiency rates sit in a middling band: around half the students in grades 4 and 5 meet or exceed grade-level expectations, while rates hover closer to one-quarter of students in grades 6 and 7 and then climb again to near half in grade 8. Reading readiness at the early grade level (with very small tested samples in grades 3 and 4 in Spanish) shows weak proficiency. Math proficiency is notably softer across all grades. In grade 6, around one-quarter of students meet standards; by grade 7 that rises slightly to about one-third; grade 8 sits around one-quarter. The earliest grades tested in math show very low proficiency, though sample sizes are small. Science and social studies proficiency is assessed only in grades 5 and 8: science proficiency in grade 5 is low, but improves substantially to near half in grade 8; social studies proficiency in grade 8 is around one-third. When collapsed across all tested subjects and grades, roughly two-thirds of students meet or exceed grade-level performance on at least one measure, but the share meeting the higher "masters" standard is far smaller.

The district sits well above the midpoint among Waller County's districts in overall proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is also notably lower than the county median. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to the county's other districts.

Waller ISD's housing market reflects its growth trajectory. Home values in the district's service areas span a range, with weighted values toward the middle compared to state and national benchmarks. Mortgage affordability is favorable relative to national standards; the rent-to-income ratio sits above the national average, so renters carry a higher burden than homeowners relative to their means. The mortgage rate and broader economic environment show typical mid-2026 conditions.

The district is in active expansion mode. Voters approved a bond in November 2024 to build two new elementary schools, a junior high, and a second high school, alongside buses and land acquisition. This cap on a prior 2022 bond that funded three new elementary schools, security upgrades, and new facilities. The district has also cut its property tax rate several times in recent years, lowering the combined rate across the period and holding both bond-funded projects to the existing rate, which directly reduces homeowners' tax obligations even as the district expands. Student enrollment is projected to more than double by 2029, which drives the infrastructure investment and shapes the near-term school experience: new buildings, ongoing construction activity, and a peer environment shaped by rapid community growth.

Parents considering Waller ISD should understand that math proficiency is a particular area of focus; the district's ELA performance is more competitive. The district is managing a fast-growing, diverse student population in an area experiencing substantial residential expansion, and the bond investments reflect confidence in that trajectory. A parent may want to speak directly with the district about instructional strategies in math and the timeline for new school openings to understand how capacity constraints and curriculum support are being addressed during this growth phase.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,283

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 57%

Black 12%

White 27%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

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

40%

—

Gr 4

51%

64%

Gr 5

44%

—

Gr 6

38%

60%

Gr 7

39%

59%

Gr 8

38%

65%

Math

Gr 3

42%

—

Gr 4

37%

—

Gr 5

34%

—

Gr 6

20%

33%

Gr 7

25%

44%

Gr 8

21%

40%

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

37%

63%

Social studies

Gr 8

21%

45%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

37%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

Grade 4

11%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

23%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

25%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$326,775

Year-over-year change-1.7%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$277K to $429K

vs. state typical1.08x

vs. national typical0.89x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77484		$353K	-1.3%	42.8%
77447	Hockley	$306K	-3.0%	32.1%
77445		$281K	-0.7%	17.3%
77355	Magnolia	$369K	+0.3%	1.8%
77433	Cypress	$429K	-1.5%	1.8%
77377	Tomball	$401K	-1.2%	1.5%
77493	Katy	$345K	-3.9%	0.8%
77868	Navasota	$277K	+0.6%	0.6%
77363		$348K	-0.2%	0.4%
77423	Pattison	$369K	-2.5%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,787/mo

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1,637 to $2,194/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77484		$1,637	-0.3%	42.8%
77447	Hockley	$1,975	-1.3%	32.1%
77355	Magnolia	$1,820	—	1.8%
77433	Cypress	$1,870	-0.1%	1.8%
77377	Tomball	$1,703	-2.3%	1.5%
77493	Katy	$2,194	-1.9%	0.8%
77423	Pattison	$1,928	-2.2%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,649/mo

Home price / national median income3.9x

Annual rent / national median income25.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$138/mo

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.