Klein Independent School District Explained

Klein Independent School District
Type:Public
Grades:Pre-K/EC through 12
Established:March 1938[1]
Address:7200 Spring Cypress Rd
Country:United States
Superintendent:Jenny McGown
Governing Agency:Texas Education Agency
Schools:51
Budget:$588.1 million (2017–2018)
Students:52,824 (2020–2021)
Teachers:3,617.09
Staff:6,891.57
Ratio:14.60

Klein Independent School District (Klein ISD) is a school district that covers 87.5sqmi in Harris County, Texas, United States. It became an independent school district in 1938. Almost all of the territory is unincorporated; a small portion of Houston is within the district.[2] [3] In the 2020–2021 school year, Klein ISD had 52,824 students. Klein ISD is part of the taxation base for the Lone Star College System., Jenny McGown is Superintendent of Schools.[4]

The district has 33 elementary schools (including a Pre-K designated school), ten intermediate schools, and five high schools. For the 2021–2022 school year, the district received a score of 89 out of 100 from the Texas Education Agency.[5]

History

Rural High School District No. 1 was formed in July 1928 as a result of the consolidation of five common school districts, including French School,[6] the schools of Hildebrandt, Oak Grove, Willow Creek,[7] Kothman, Harrel, Fuchs,[8] and the Kohrville School for black children.[9] The district became Klein Independent School District in 1938, named after Adam Klein, who led many German immigrants into the area in 1854.[10] It is board policy that all high schools include the name 'Klein' in honor of the district's namesake. After Klein High School's current building was constructed in 1963, the original Klein High was used as the administration building. The current Klein ISD Central Office building opened in 1981.

In 1971, Donald Collins became the district's superintendent and served until his retirement in 2000. Under his tenure, the number of schools in the district rose from 6 to 28.[11] In 2001, Klein Collins High School was named in his honor.

Jim Cain served as superintendent from 2004 to 2016.[12] Formerly a director of school administration in Klein ISD before moving to Fort Bend ISD, Dr. Cain returned to Klein and worked as the assistant/associate superintendent for administration.[13] In 2017, Klein Cain High School was named after him.[14]

Communities

Klein ISD serves unincorporated portions of northern Harris County, Texas, and includes the communities and neighborhoods of Klein, Kohrville, Louetta, and parts of North Houston. Some areas within the Spring and Tomball postal designations, and a portion of "Acres Homes" within the city limits of Houston are also served by Klein ISD.[15]

The Klein ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution[16] at their January 2016 meeting regarding renaming the 88 square miles encompassing Klein ISD as Klein, Tx. The resolution includes the following:

  1. Recommends that residents living within the district boundaries refer to their community as Klein, Texas;
  2. Recommends that citizens within zip codes 77379, 77389 and 77391 use Klein, Texas as their address; and
  3. Directs that all Klein ISD buildings and facilities be identified as being in Klein, Texas.

By Texas legislative action in 1977, the area inside the boundaries of the Klein ISD was designated as Klein, Texas.[17]

Students

Academics

Percent of students reaching or exceeding performance standards on STAAR tests
YearApproaches or above Meets or above MastersData
202279%54%28%
202174%47%22%[18]
201981%54%26%[19]
201880%53%25%[20]
201781%57%26%[21]
YearSatisfactory or abovePostsecondary ReadinessAdvancedData
201681%54%22%[22]
201583%50%21%[23]
201483%50%19%[24]
YearPhase-in 1 or aboveFinal or aboveAdvancedData
201383%42%17%[25]
201284%40%16%[26]

For each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates school district performance based on statistical data. Beginning in 2017–2018, the agency calculates a score for each district from 0 to 100 which is used to assign a grade from A to F. In 2021–2022, the district received a score of 89 and a B grade. School districts did not receive a score or rating for 2019–2020 or for 2020–2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 2018–2019 school year, Klein ISD received an overall score of 89, resulting in a B grade. The district received a score of 85 and a B grade in 2017–2018.

From 2013 to 2017, the agency rated school districts as either Met Standard, Met Alternative Standard, or Improvement Required.[27] Klein ISD received a Met Standard rating for each year under this system.[21] [22] [23] [24] School districts did not receive a rating for the 2011–2012 school year as the agency transitioned from using the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) as the basis for their accountability ratings.[28]

From 1996 to 2011, the agency rated school districts as either Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable, or Academically Unacceptable.[29] From 2004 to 2008, the district was rated Academically Acceptable, and from 2009 to 2011, the district received a Recognized rating.[30] School districts did not receive a rating for the 2002–2003 school year as the agency transitioned from using the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) to the TAKS standardized test.[28] The district was rated Academically Acceptable from 1996 to 2001 and Recognized in 2002.[31]

On January 18, 2019, Klein ISD was a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award.[32]

Demographics

In the 2020–2021 school year, the district had a total of 52,824 students, starting from early childhood/pre-kindergarten education through grade 12. The district had 3,617.09 teachers and 3,274.48 additional staff for a total of 6,891.57 employees on a full-time equivalent basis. The district's student to teacher ratio was 14.60. The ethnic distribution of students was:

49.5% of students were listed as economically disadvantaged, 17.6% were English-language learners, and 11.1% received special education services.

Klein ISD's student enrollment has increased significantly across multiple decades. In the 2017–2018 school year, there were 52,896 students enrolled.[33] There were 44,695 students in 2009–2010,[34] and 35,474 students in 2003–2004.[35]

Bonds

Klein ISD, with voter approval, has sold bonds in 2004, 2008, and 2015 to provide funding for large infrastructure projects. The 2004 bond referendum approved the sale of $224 million and included renovations of existing buildings and the construction of Vistas High School and Benignus Elementary School. All projects associated with the 2004 bond started in 2005 and have been completed.[36] On May 10, 2008, a bond referendum for $646.9 million was passed with approximately 52% (4,732 of 9,152) of the ballots for it. The bond was to create new schools, including Blackshear Elementary, Bernshausen Elementary, and Klein Cain High School.[37] [38] In May 2015, Klein ISD held another bond referendum for $498.1 million, which passed with around 77% (4,571 of 6,033) of the ballots for it. The bond apportioned $283.6 million for construction projects, including $121.9 million to supplement 2008 bond funding for Klein Cain High School, $47.1 million for Hofius Intermediate, and $26.2 million for Fox Elementary. Other bond projects were classroom additions, security upgrades, technology infrastructure, and facility renovations.[39] [40] Bonds from the 2015 referendum were sold in bundles from 2015 to 2020.[41] The district completed construction of Klein Cain High School in 2017 and Hofius Intermediate in 2018.[42] Some classroom additions and renovations were removed from the 2015 bond project and the funds were used to repair facilities damaged by flooding.[41] In May 2022 for the 2022 bond, "Klein ISD voters made district history as they approved $895,350,000 million in bond funding."[43]

Curriculum

Klein ISD generally offers uniform curriculum across all its elementary schools, intermediate schools, and high schools.

College classes

The Klein district offers Dual Credit (DC) courses in which high school teachers who teach these courses are also college professors. These students earn both high school credit and college credit, while staying at their high school. Klein ISD also has a partnership with Lone Star College in which students can also take classes at Lone Star College–University Park, earning from three to 57 college credit hours. Dual credit courses offered in the district include English 3, English 4, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Art History, Independent Study/Math, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Correctional Services, and Court Systems & Practices.[44]

Klein ISD also offers many Advanced Placement (AP) classes at all five of their high schools in math, science, English, social studies, fine arts, and foreign language courses. Students who enroll in the course (approved by College Board) may receive college credit by receiving a passing score on an exam taken at the end of the year. At the middle school and high school level, Pre-AP classes are offered in all schools to prepare students for future AP courses.[45]

The district offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) for 11th and 12th grade students at Klein Oak High School. The program accepts applications from any student in Klein ISD. Students must complete courses within each of the six IB subjects, write an essay based on independent research, complete the Theory of Knowledge course, and complete either a service, activity, or creative project.[46] [47]

Fine arts

Klein ISD offers fine arts courses in band, choir, dance, elementary music, orchestra, theatre art, and visual art.[48] The district was listed as one of the 2020 Best Communities for Music Education awarded by the NAMM Foundation.[49] The district was designated a 2019 District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association.[50]

STEAM education

Klein ISD operates the STEAM (the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts with Math) Express, a bus that travels around the district with a drop down stage, teaching students about STEAM careers through a variety of activities.[51] In 2019–2020, the bus visited 8094 students, 560 educators, and 270 members of the community.[52]

Schools

Current campuses

In Klein ISD, grades pre-kindergarten through grade 5 are considered a part of elementary school, grades 6 through 8 are in intermediate school, and grades 9 through 12 a part of high school. The district also offers a Pre-Kindergarten campus for certain areas of the district for students who have not yet entered elementary school. Additionally, Klein ISD offers the Vistas High School Program for high school students who are at risk for not graduating. The program is offered to all Klein ISD high school students who are admitted based on an application and interview process.[53] For the 2020–2021 school year, Klein ISD operated 33 elementary schools, ten intermediate schools, and five high schools.

Klein ISD creates attendance zones for neighborhoods within the boundaries of the district. All neighborhoods are zoned to a specific elementary school, intermediate school, and high school. When a new school opens, or a school becomes overcrowded, the district begins realigning and rezoning certain neighborhoods to ensure that there is balance among all schools. Students must attend the assigned schools for their neighborhood, with the exception of students who attend the International Baccalaureate program at Klein Oak High School.[47] [54]

High schools

Intermediate schools

Elementary schools

Other campuses

Former campuses

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Klein ISD History . Klein Independent School District . 2 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Current High School Attendance Zones. 2018-01-28.
  3. Web site: City of Houston ETJ . 15 February 2016 . 15 February 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130310130959/http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Annexation/docs_pdfs/etj_city_11x8.pdf . 10 March 2013 .
  4. Web site: Superintendent . kleinisd.net . February 15, 2022.
  5. Web site: Overview: KLEIN ISD . . December 7, 2023.
  6. Web site: Early Schools in the Klein Community The French School. https://web.archive.org/web/20030903042209/http://www.kleinisd.net/kisd3/farm/school/pages/17.htm. dead. 2003-09-03. Klein Independent School District. 2003-09-03. 2019-05-25. - See also "The French School (pg. 15)" and "The French School (pg. 16)"
  7. Web site: Early Schools in the Klein Community Rural High School. https://web.archive.org/web/20030903041342/http://www.kleinisd.net/kisd3/farm/school/pages/13.htm. dead. 2003-09-03. Klein Independent School District. 2019-05-25.
  8. Book: Severance . Diana . Deep Roots, Strong Branches: A History of the Klein Family and the Klein Community, 1840-1940 . 1999 . HPN Books - Lammert Publications . San Antonio, Texas . 0965499995 . 135 . 2 May 2020.
  9. Web site: Early Schools in the Klein Community Kohrville School. https://web.archive.org/web/20030708101933/http://www.kleinisd.net/kisd3/farm/school/pages/18.htm. dead. 2003-07-08. Klein Independent School District. 2003-07-08. 2019-05-25.
  10. Web site: Details for The Klein Community: Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5201010714 . Texas Historic Sites Atlas . . 2 May 2020 . 1977.
  11. Web site: Cruz . Mayra . Former Klein ISD superintendent Donald Collins dies at 83 . . 2 May 2020 . 9 May 2019.
  12. Web site: Klein ISD Superintendents . Klein Independent School District . 2 May 2020.
  13. Web site: Meet the Superintendent. Klein ISD. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141026011739/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=supt.meet. 2014-10-26.
  14. Web site: Family History and School Name . Klein Cain High School . Klein Independent School District . 2 May 2020.
  15. Web site: High School Student Handbook 2017. Klein ISD. 14 November 2016. 3 August 2017.
  16. News: Klein ISD Board passes Klein, Tx. designation resolution. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304142325/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=cr.pr.bloghome&a=439. 2016-03-04.
  17. Web site: SB 1283, 65th Regular Session. 16 May 1977. 15 February 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305032009/http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legis/BillSearch/BillDetails.cfm?legSession=65-0&billtypeDetail=SB&billNumberDetail=1283&billSuffixDetail=&startRow=1&IDlist=&unClicklist=&number=50. 5 March 2016.
  18. Web site: 2021 STAAR performance: Klein ISD . . December 7, 2023.
  19. Web site: 2019 STAAR Performance Data Table: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  20. Web site: 2018 STAAR Performance Data Table: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  21. Web site: 2016-2017 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  22. Web site: 2015-2016 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  23. Web site: 2014-2015 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  24. Web site: 2013-2014 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  25. Web site: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  26. Web site: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report: Klein ISD . . 2 May 2020.
  27. Web site: 2017 Accountability Manual Chapter 2 - Ratings Criteria and Index Targets . . 3 May 2020.
  28. Web site: AEIS Frequently Asked Questions . 3 May 2020.
  29. Web site: 2010–11 AEIS Glossary . . 3 May 2020.
  30. Web site: District Accountability History: 2004-2011. Click District Name, then search for "Klein" . . 3 May 2020.
  31. Web site: District Accountability History: 1995-2002. Click District Name, then search for "Klein" . . 3 May 2020.
  32. Web site: Klein ISD becomes finalist for H-E-B education award. Pryce. Chevall. 2019-01-28. AP NEWS. 2020-01-21.
  33. Web site: Texas Academic Performance Report: 2017-2018 District Student Information . . 11 May 2020.
  34. Web site: 2009-10 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Reports: click District Name, then search for Klein . . 11 May 2020.
  35. Web site: 2003-04 Academic Excellence Indicator System District Reports: click District Name, then search for Klein . . 11 May 2020.
  36. Web site: 2004 Bond . Klein Independent School District . 13 May 2020.
  37. Web site: 2008-10-26 . 2008 Bond Election Results, May 10, 2008 . Klein ISD . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110614120702/http://www.kleinisd.net/docs/8-Bond2008results.pdf . June 14, 2011 .
  38. Web site: 2008-10-26. 2008 Bond Plan. Klein ISD. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080913024028/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=kisd.08bond.home. 2008-09-13.
  39. Web site: 2015-03-25. 2015 Bond Overview. Klein ISD. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150321094540/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/Bond2015/bond2015/index.html#overview. 2015-03-21.
  40. Web site: 2015-05-10. Updated: Klein ISD's $498.1 million bond referendum receives overwhelming voter approval. ImpactNews. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518075110/http://impactnews.com/vote-2015/vote-houston-metro/klein-isd-bond-election/. 2015-05-18.
  41. Web site: Feuk . Melanie . $78M bond sale to progress Klein ISD projects from 2015 bond . . 14 May 2020 . 28 February 2019.
  42. Web site: Bond 2015 Campus Update - 2019 . Klein Independent School District . 14 May 2020.
  43. Web site: Bond Information . 2022-05-11 . www.kleinisd.net . en-US.
  44. Web site: Dual Credit . Klein Independent School District . 15 May 2020.
  45. Web site: Advanced Placement Program. Klein Independent School District. 19 June 2020.
  46. Web site: Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Organization. 5 August 2017.
  47. Web site: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Klein Independent School District. 19 June 2020.
  48. Web site: Fine Arts in Klein ISD . Klein Independent School District . 19 June 2020.
  49. Web site: NAMM Foundation 2020 Best Communities for Music Education. 25 March 2020 . National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. 19 June 2020.
  50. Web site: 2019 TAEA Districts of Distinction . Texas Art Education Association . 19 June 2020.
  51. Web site: Johnson. Petrina J.. Klein ISD introduces S.T.E.A.M. Express. The Potpourri: Tomball Edition. Houston Chronicle. 31 October 2014. 5 August 2017.
  52. Web site: Klein ISD Steam Express. Klein Independent School District. 19 June 2020.
  53. Web site: School Snapshot Vistas High School Program. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804114318/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Snapshots/School%20Snapshots_Vistas.pdf. 4 August 2017. Klein Independent School District. September 2016.
  54. Web site: Zoning Information . Klein Independent School District . 25 June 2020.
  55. Web site: School Snapshot Klein High School. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804114311/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Snapshots/School%20Snapshots_Klein%20High.pdf. 4 August 2017. September 2016.
  56. Web site: Search for Public Schools - KLEIN H S . National Center for Education Statistics . 28 June 2020.
  57. Web site: Overview: Klein H S . Texas Education Agency . 28 June 2020.
  58. Web site: Home - Klein High School . Klein Independent School District . 28 June 2020.
  59. Web site: School Snapshot Klein Forest High School. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170804053325/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Snapshots/School%20Snapshots_Klein%20Forest.pdf. 4 August 2017. July 2016.
  60. Web site: Search for Public Schools - KLEIN FOREST H S . National Center for Education Statistics . 28 June 2020.
  61. Web site: Overview: Klein Forest H S . Texas Education Agency . 28 June 2020.
  62. Web site: About Us - Klein Forest High School . Klein Independent School District . 28 June 2020.
  63. Web site: School Snapshot Klein Oak High School. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170404095833/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Snapshots/School%20Snapshots_Klein%20Oak.pdf. 4 April 2017. September 2016.
  64. Web site: Search for Public Schools - KLEIN OAK H S . National Center for Education Statistics . 28 June 2020.
  65. Web site: Overview: Klein Oak H S . Texas Education Agency . 28 June 2020.
  66. Web site: Home - Klein Oak High School . Klein Independent School District . 28 June 2020.
  67. Web site: School Snapshot Klein Collins High School. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170404100044/http://www.kleinisd.net/users/0063/docs/Snapshots/School%20Snapshots_Klein%20Collins.pdf. 4 April 2017. July 2016.
  68. Web site: Search for Public Schools - KLEIN COLLINS H S . National Center for Education Statistics . 28 June 2020.
  69. Web site: Overview: Klein Collins H S . Texas Education Agency . 28 June 2020.
  70. Web site: About Klein Collins . Klein Independent School District . 28 June 2020.
  71. News: Bradley . Vagney . Klein ISD set to open first new high school since 2001 . . 4 July 2018 . 20 July 2017.
  72. Web site: Search for Public Schools - KLEIN CAIN H S . National Center for Education Statistics . 28 June 2020.
  73. Web site: Overview: KLEIN CAIN H S . Texas Education Agency . 28 June 2020.
  74. Web site: Ibis - Klein Cain High School . Klein Independent School District . 28 June 2020.
  75. Web site: Klein Independent School District 75th Anniversary. 15 February 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160223162436/http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=75.history. 23 February 2016.

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