KATY [November 5, 2019] – Katy Independent School District continues to dominate Niche’s list of the best Houston-area public schools. Just recently Niche, an independent research and analysis firm, named Katy ISD as the number one school district in the greater Houston area, as well as ranked 19 of the District’s elementary campuses in its list of top 25 elementary schools. Now, the organization has also ranked 8 Katy ISD junior highs within the top 25 spots in its annual list of “2020 Best Public Middle Schools in the Houston area.” This is up from last year, which had 7 Katy ISD junior highs on the list.
“Katy ISD has outstanding teachers and staff who work hard every day to make certain our students are exposed to critical and innovative thinking skills, problem solving and collaboration,” said Dr. Ken Gregorski, Superintendent of Katy ISD. “It is the passion and knowledge that they bring to the classroom day in and day out that makes this school district a leader in Texas and the nation.”
| Ranking | 2020 Best Public Middle Schools in the Houston Area –
Katy ISD Campuses |
| 1 | Beckendorff Junior High |
| 2 | Beck Junior High |
| 4 | Seven Lakes Junior High |
| 5 | WoodCreek Junior High |
| 6 | Tays Junior High |
| 9 | Memorial Parkway Junior High |
| 12 | McMeans Junior High |
| 15 | Cinco Ranch Junior High |
Each year, Niche (an independent research and data analysis organization) assesses school districts from across the country. The rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics, reviews from students and parents, as well as data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district.
Founded in 1919, the Katy Independent School District recently celebrated a century of legacy as a leader in educational excellence. The District is a flourishing suburban school district that encompasses 181 square miles in southeast Texas, housing over 70 campuses, and serving 83,000+ students. Recently, Katy ISD earned an “A” overall district rating from the Texas Education Agency, an “A+” Niche Best School Districts, and an “A” from the Texas Schools Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas (FIRST).