ABOUT our DISTRICT
The Clear Creek Independent School District is home to explorers and adventurers! Nestled along the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and the boating waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Clear Creek ISD proudly serves the educational growth of more than 39,000 students and continues to be one of the most desirable places to raise a family in the Greater Houston area. Clear Creek ISD is the 29th largest school district in Texas, out of 1,031 districts. Our district spans 103 square miles, 13 municipalities, and two counties (Harris and Galveston). We are governed by a high performing Board of Trustees, seven elected community members representing areas of the district. We pride ourselves on involving our stakeholders in making curriculum, finance, and policy decisions, and all of our decisions are made with the best interest of children in mind.
Our Mission
The mission of the Clear Creek Independent School District, a diverse community unified by a spirit of exploration and excellence, is to develop students who will lead the way to the future by educating and equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in the 21st century through a system characterized by meaningful community relationships and a comprehensive curriculum facilitated by a highly qualified team committed to Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, and Self-Direction.
Our Students and Staff
CCISD students outperform their state-wide peers on all Texas standardized tests and college readiness indicators. We have a stellar record of continuous improvement and we are passionate about eliminating the achievement gap among all student groups. Our passion has proven results with 96% of all students passing TAKS in reading and writing, 98% in social studies, 93% in math, and 93% in science. (* based on 2011 TAKS scores) Clear Creek ISD is comprised of 26 elementary, 10 intermediate, and 7 high schools. Each campus is led by a team of experienced and compassionate administrators, teachers and support personnel.
| 2010-2011 DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian
or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| 2+ Ethnicities | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | |
| Asian | |
| Hispanic/Latino | |
| White | |
| 2012 SAT Scores *
Mean Scores |
| | Critical Reading | Mathematics | Writing |
| National | 494 | 506 | 483 |
| State | 475 | 500 | 461 |
| CCISD | 521 | 548 | 506 |
| * CCISD's SAT Scores have consistently ranked above both the national and state averages. |
2012-2013: 4,894 Employees
Education Background of Staff
Bachelor’s Degree ~ 66%
Master’s/Doctorate ~ 22%
Experience
0-10 yrs ~ 55%
11-20 yrs ~ 29%
Over 20 yrs ~ 16%