Pearland Independent School District

What Pearland Independent School District does

Pearland Independent School District (Pearland ISD) is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Pearland, Texas, serving more than 20,000 students across 23 campuses — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 junior high, 4 high schools, plus the PACE Center. The district employs 2,761 full-time staff, including 1,352 teachers, 362 administrative and professional staff, 390 paraprofessionals, and 657 auxiliary personnel, making it the largest employer in the city of Pearland. It carries an "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency (2025), reports a 0% dropout rate, a 95.6% attendance rate, and a 16.55:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Average teacher salary is $72,223 with a beginning teacher salary of $64,250.

The district operates a multi-vendor educational technology stack anchored by Skyward (student information system), Canvas (learning management), Clever (single sign-on for educational apps), Microsoft Office 365, Frontline (HR and substitute management), Tyler Munis (financial and HR ERP), Eduphoria (professional development and assessment), and OnData Suite (analytics). Operational systems include IONWAVE (procurement), RankOne (athletics), TopDesk (help desk), Applitrack (HR applications), Stopfinder/InfoFinderi (transportation), SchoolCafe (meal payments), and RevTrak (web store). A ConnectED 1-to-1 device program extends digital access district-wide, and the district services 12,500+ meals daily.

Pearland ISD is funded through Texas's school finance framework: state appropriations, local M&O and I&S (debt service) property taxes, federal grants (Title I, IDEA, NSLP), and ancillary fee-based services including meal programs, transportation, and web store purchases. As a public entity operating under a District of Innovation Plan adopted pursuant to HB 1842, the district has flexibility on calendar, contracts, and educator governance. Strategic direction is structured around a Strategic Scorecard System and World-Class Goals for 2029, with measurable targets for CCMR (87% to 95%), STAAR performance (64% to 70%), and employee retention (85% to 90%). Leadership includes Superintendent Dr. Larry Berger (since 2022), Deputy Superintendent Kelly Holt, CFO Thu Pham, CTO Jon-Paul Estes, and General Counsel Tanya Porter.

Name

Pearland Independent School District

Legal name

Pearland Independent School District

Website

https://pearlandisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pearland Independent School District is a public K-12 school district in Pearland, Texas, serving more than 20,000 students across 23 campuses. Rated "A" by the Texas Education Agency, it is the largest employer in the city of Pearland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Career technical education
• Special education programs
• Gifted and talented programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primarily funded through state education funding formulas, local property taxes, and federal grants. Revenue comes from Texas Education Agency allocations, local maintenance and operations tax collections, and various federal programs including Title I, IDEA, and NSLP.
2. Local Property Taxes: District receives property tax revenue split between Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S)/Debt Service. Tax rate varies annually based on district needs and property values.
3. Federal Grants: Funding through Title I, IDEA, and other federal education programs
4. Student Meal Programs: National School Lunch and Breakfast Program providing free and reduced-price meals, with paid meal options for other students
5. Transportation Fees: Fee-based bus service for students living within 2 miles of school ($640/year for first child, additional fees for siblings)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pearland Independent School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers comprehensive education services to over 20,000 students across 23 campuses in Pearland, Texas. Its core offerings include elementary, middle, and high school instruction; specialized programs such as Gifted and Talented Academy, Dual Language Program, Special Education, and Section 504 services; Career and Technical Education across 12 career clusters; Advanced Placement and dual credit courses; athletics and fine arts; and student support services including transportation, meals, mental health counseling, and dropout prevention. The district is funded primarily through state education allocations, local property taxes, and federal grants, and employs 2,761 full-time staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gifted and Talented Academy
• Dual Language Program
• Turner College and Career High School
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Advanced Academic Programs
• Special Olympics
• Online Textbooks and Digital Resources
• Student Transportation Service
• School Meal Program

Quantifiable outcome

• A rating from Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of PearlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterlocal agreement between City of Pearland and Pearland ISD for use of aquatic center facility. City owns the facility and manages improvements. Partnership provides shared recreational facilities for community use.
• Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted comprehensive curriculum audit of teaching, learning, and curriculum alignment. Included collection of over 1,000 documents, 127 interviews, 3,264 surveys, 361 classroom observations.
• Local Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual credit/dual degree programs allowing students to earn college credits while in high school. Includes 9 educator preparation partnerships with goal to expand to 15.
• Raise Your Hand TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocacy organization for Texas public schools. District participates in advocacy efforts for public education support.
• Friends of Texas Public SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization supporting Texas public education. District engagement in public education advocacy.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering pearlandisd.org. Provides district website infrastructure and communications tools.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system provider for student records, gradebook, and Skyward Family Access portal.
• CanvascoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning Management System (LMS) for course management, assignments, and parent/student communication.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationEducational technology portal providing single sign-on access to digital learning resources and online textbooks.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Office 365 platform provided to students and staff for productivity and collaboration tools.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plano Independent School District: Large Texas suburban ISD north of Dallas with comparable size, high academic performance under TEA ratings, and similar comprehensive CTE and dual-credit pathway offerings.
• Humble Independent School District: Suburban northeast Houston-area ISD with similar enrollment scale, property tax funding model, and K-12 programmatic breadth including CTE and dual credit.
• Conroe Independent School District: Large, rapidly growing suburban Houston-area ISD north of the city. Comparable demographics, suburban property-tax base, and TEA accountability profile.
• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: One of the largest ISDs in Texas, serving suburban northwest Houston. Similar enrollment scale, K-12 campus mix, and reliance on state funding formulas and local property taxes.
• Allen Independent School District: Suburban Dallas-area ISD with comparable enrollment scale, strong property-tax base, and TEA 'A'-rated academic profile.
• Fort Bend Independent School District: Suburban Houston-area ISD with comparable enrollment growth dynamics, diverse student demographics, and similar academic accountability profile under TEA ratings.
• Katy Independent School District: Large, fast-growing Texas suburban ISD west of Houston. Comparable scale, demographic profile, and reliance on property tax revenue; serves a similar high-growth suburban corridor with TEA-rated academic performance.
• Lewisville Independent School District: Large suburban Dallas-Fort Worth area ISD with similar K-12 campus structure, CTE and dual credit offerings, and TEA-rated accountability profile.
• Frisco Independent School District: Fast-growing affluent suburban Dallas-area ISD. Comparable in growth trajectory, A-rated TEA performance, and aggressive technology adoption including 1:1 device programs.
• Alief Independent School District: Large Houston-area ISD with highly diverse student demographics and significant multilingual program demand. Comparable in scale and federal Title funding exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pearlandisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ThePearlandISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChallengerPTA
• Instagraminstagram.com/pearlandisd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pearlandisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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