District Overview
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Through all the years of growth in Pearland, the school district has consistently been the heart of the town. The first school, built in 1893, was a one-room wood structure with a wood-burning stove and 23 students taught by Miss Nannie Rogers. More than a century later, the district has 23 campuses, 1,339 teachers and more than 21,000 students.
Pearland ISD strives to offer a world-class education that develops every child’s unique gifts and talents. Our diverse programs challenge and equip students for future success:- Gifted and Talented Academy
- Dual Language Pilot Program (dual English/Spanish classrooms)
- Turner College and Career High School
- Career and Technical Education workforce learning and career pathways
- Dual credit/dual degrees through local colleges
- Associate degrees
- Professional certifications
- Championship athletic programs
- Premier drama, choral, band and art programs
- Special Olympics
Student Ethnic Distribution
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Hispanic/Latino 37.4% White 32.4% Black/African American 14.70% Asian 11.3% Multi-racial 3.9% American Indian / Alaskan 0.2% Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1% *Information as of November 2022
Student Information
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Student/Teacher Ratio: 16.55 to 1
Attendance Rate: 95.09 percent
Dropout Rate: .1 percent
Personnel Facts
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Pearland ISD is the largest employer in Pearland, with approximately 2,766 full-time employees. All employees are encouraged to further their education through staff development programs and workshops and continuing education programs.
Administrative/Professional: 363
Teacher: 1,361 (Avg. Years of Teaching Experience: 13)
Paraprofessional: 390
Auxiliary: 652
Teacher Salary
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Beginning Teacher: $60,500
Average Teacher: $65,704 (Based on standard 185 day contract)
Curriculum
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The comprehensive academic program in grades K-12 provides students the opportunity to reach their full potential. Special Programs, bilingual/ESL, Gifted and Talented and pre-K services are offered to students who qualify.
At the secondary level (grades 7-12), the PAP/AP programs serve as the GT program in addition to a GT Academy option for students in grades 5-8. With the State Board of Education-approved Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the entire K-12 curriculum has real-life application and integrates technology. The district also has an extensive Career and Technical Education program that makes connections with the business community.
Food Service
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Food Service serves more than 12,500 nutritious breakfasts and lunches per day. Pearland ISD offers free and reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Parents may pre-pay for meals and review purchases through www.SchoolCafe.com.
Reduced
Breakfast: $0.00
Lunch: $0.40Elementary
Breakfast: $1.45
Lunch: $2.50
Middle School
Breakfast: $1.45
Lunch: $2.75
Junior High & High School
Breakfast: $1.45
Lunch: $3.00
Free and reduced meal applications are accessible online. Eligibility decisions are based on federally-established income and household size guidelines without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Transportation
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School bus transportation is provided free of charge to students who live two-or-more miles from their school of attendance.
Transportation may be available in some areas for a fee for those students living less than two miles from their school of attendance.
Transportation Fees
$640/year for 1 child in the household
$100/year additional for the 2nd child in the household
$100/year additional for the 3rd child in the household
(Fees are capped at $840/year per household)*Transportation may be available at a discounted rate for students who qualify for free or reduced meals through the Food Services department.
*For students who do not qualify for free or reduced meals, transportation fees cannot be reduced or waived. Participation in the fee-based bus service program requires payment for the service and services can be discontinued for failure to pay as required.