The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Rick Schneider Middle
Rick Schneider Middle is a small school in the Pasadena Independent School District serving grades five and six. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearly the entire enrollment is concentrated in these two grade bands; state testing data for fifth grade was too sparse to report reliably.
On the state assessments administered in sixth grade, the school's proficiency results sit below where most would want to see them. In English language arts, the share of sixth graders meeting or exceeding grade-level proficiency is modest. In mathematics, proficiency is lower still. When viewed against the spread of districts across Harris County, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint, meaning its performance ranks ahead of most but behind a meaningful group of its county neighbors. A parent may want to look into the school's approach to math instruction and ask what support systems exist for students entering at below-proficiency levels.
The school's student composition reflects its neighborhood. The vast majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is over four-fifths Hispanic. This is a deeply economically disadvantaged peer group. The school itself is small and manageable in size for its grade band.
The broader Pasadena ISD context includes recent consolidation activity. In May 2026 the district closed McMasters Elementary and restructured Tegeler Community School, moves driven by declining enrollment and budget constraints. These shifts can ripple through attendance zones, so families considering the area should confirm whether boundary changes might affect their assignment.
The district approved a substantial bond package in 2022 funding campus replacements and infrastructure upgrades across all schools. For fiscal 2024-25 the district set its tax rate using disaster relief funds tied to a January 2023 tornado, allowing it to avoid a voter election. These financial moves carry property tax implications families moving into the area should factor into their housing budget.
The neighborhood around the school, in the zip code 77075 on Houston's east side, has median home values in the lower-mid range for the broader metro area and rental rates somewhat below county averages. Housing there is modestly affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, though recent real estate activity has been marked by modest price declines and slower-moving inventory.
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