The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Travis Int
Travis Intermediate is a middle school in Conroe serving fifth and sixth grades across an enrollment of about five hundred students. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of Black students and smaller populations of White and multiracial learners. An overwhelming share of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a campus serving a high-poverty zone of the district.
Academic performance at Travis sits below the middle across Montgomery County districts. Math proficiency stands notably low: roughly one in five students in fifth grade and fewer than one in three in sixth grade meet or exceed state standards. English language arts is stronger, with roughly two in five students in fifth grade and about one in three in sixth grade meeting grade-level benchmarks. A small fraction of students demonstrate mastery-level performance in either subject. Science results on the assessment were available only for a handful of fifth-grade students and showed no students at proficient levels; the limited test count suggests either a small cohort, an alternative assessment administration, or both. Across all tested areas, the school sits in the bottom quartile of proficiency when compared to other districts in Montgomery County.
The district context shapes what Travis offers. Conroe Independent School District is in the midst of rapid growth, with voters approving a large bond in late 2023 that funds eight new schools and major campus renovations to handle enrollment increases projected to grow substantially over coming years. This investment is visible in the district's infrastructure pipeline but does not yet fully explain performance trends at individual schools. The district has held its property tax rate flat for consecutive fiscal years, making it one of the lowest-tax-rate districts in the Houston metro, though a statewide homestead exemption increase taking effect in 2026 will provide some relief on homeowner bills regardless.
One curricular change families with elementary-age children should note: the district adopted the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for kindergarten through fifth-grade English and language arts starting in the 2025-26 school year. This curriculum incorporates Bible-based content, a shift that drew organized community opposition before the board vote, so parents may want to understand their own stance on faith-informed instruction and how it aligns with their family's values.
Travis sits within a Conroe that is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, with large master-planned communities like Grand Central Park reshaping residential patterns and bringing new families into the district. The city itself has a diversified economy anchored by retail, health care, manufacturing, and life sciences firms, with Conroe ISD itself recently ranked as the nation's highest-ranked school district on a major employer list. Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, though mortgage costs and rent have both ticked upward in recent quarters.
For a family considering this campus, the picture is one of a school serving a high-need population in a district managing substantial growth. The academic data show students here are not yet meeting state benchmarks at strong rates, particularly in math. Whether this reflects early-stage support needs, curriculum alignment questions, or other factors is worth exploring directly with the school. Conroe ISD's significant capital investment and flat tax rate do provide some stability as the district scales, and the district's rapid expansion means new schools and facilities are coming on line, which may affect zoning and school assignment over time.
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