Krimmel Intermed, Klein TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Krimmel Intermed

Krimmel Intermediate is a middle school serving grades six through eight in Klein, an unincorporated suburban community northwest of Houston in Harris County. The school enrolls a diverse student body of about that size, with a mix of white, Hispanic, Black, and Asian students, and roughly half the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. It sits within Klein ISD, which spans a rapidly growing residential area shaped by master-planned subdivisions and commercial corridors rather than a traditional town center.

The academic picture shows strength in reading but uneven performance across math. In English language arts, Krimmel's proficiency sits solidly in the range across all three grades, with eighth graders showing stronger command than younger students. Reading comprehension appears to be the school's more developed pathway. Mathematics tells a different story. Sixth graders reach proficiency at a below-average rate for the grade, seventh graders post notably low results, and only in eighth grade does the math proficiency climb to a level that exceeds half the tested students. This grade-to-grade climb in math—from weak in seventh to stronger in eighth—suggests either that students gain ground as they mature, or that teaching approaches shift at the eighth grade level. A parent considering this school may want to look into the math support structure, particularly for students entering seventh grade. Science proficiency in eighth grade lands above the midpoint, while social studies proficiency falls well below. Overall, when measured against other middle schools in Harris County, Krimmel sits in the top quartile for overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, a meaningful position that reflects strength in its stronger subjects even as some areas lag.

The enrollment data indicates roughly half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school draws from the rapidly diversifying Klein area. Housing in the community sits at moderate value, with rental rates in line with regional suburban norms. The area is experiencing steady population growth concentrated near master-planned developments, and families choosing Klein are typically drawn to its newer subdivisions, established neighborhoods, and the reputation of its school system overall. Klein ISD has lowered its property tax rate for six consecutive years and currently maintains it at historically low levels, a direct cost-of-living benefit to families buying or renting in the district. The district also passed a large bond in 2022 to address capacity challenges from rapid growth, funding new schools and renovations; this shapes the facilities environment going forward.

Krimmel offers a standard middle school curriculum spanning language arts, math, science, and social studies, tested by the state through STAAR. The school website was not available, so details about electives, clubs, or support programs could not be confirmed. Transportation and access reflect Klein's car-dependent suburban character; students typically live within driving distance. State testing data was provided for the school year just completed, and chronic absenteeism or graduation data do not apply to a middle school.

Families in Klein typically choose the district for its track record, newer or well-maintained schools, and reasonable tax cost. Krimmel fits into that same ecosystem. Its strength in English language arts and its position among the county's stronger middle schools are real assets. The weaker showing in seventh-grade math and eighth-grade social studies are facts worth understanding before enrollment, particularly for students who struggle with math or benefit from early intervention.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 644%

School 44% · District 40% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 729%

School 29% · District 28% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 856%

School 56% · District 54% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 661%

School 61% · District 60% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 761%

School 61% · District 57% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 867%

School 67% · District 63% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Science

Grade 865%

School 65% · District 54% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 22 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 836%

School 36% · District 33% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

This schoolKLEIN ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income42%Higher-income77%35 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income50%Higher-income71%21 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income51%Higher-income80%29 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income26%Higher-income62%36 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income22%Higher-income37%15 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income41%Higher-income70%29 pp gap