The origin on Crosby ISD started before the founding of the district itself, the schools being organized before the turn of the 20 century as the Crosby Common Schools district No. 17. In 1884 Crosby reported a population of 50, a school, a Baptist church, and a general store. In 1905 it had one school with four teachers and 122 students. The Crosby Independent School District was chartered by a special session on Friday June 27, 1919 of the 36th 2nd Called Session of the Texas Legislature under the leadership of Governor William P. Hobby, Lieutenant Governor Willard Arnold Johnson, and Speaker of the HouseRobert Ewing Thomason. From 1919 until the 1937-1938 school year, the Highlands area was also a part of Crosby Independent School District until it was transferred into the Goose Creek Independent School District. According to Texas Education Agency Snapshot 2016 District Detail, Crosby ISD served 5,666 students. 16.3% were African American, 34.9% Hispanic, 45.9% Caucasian, 0.3% Native American, and 0.4% Asian. From 2013-2016, Crosby Independent School District had the highest school district tax rate in Harris County at $1.67 per $100 valuation. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2010 Keith Moore, previously the Corsicana Independent School District assistant superintendent of special programs, became superintendent. In January 2018 Moore resigned effective June 30, 2018. Scott Davis was announced to be Moore's successor in May 2018. In October 2018 the district laid off 34 contracted employees, including teachers, due to financial issues. The district was able to do this since it had declared financial emergency. It will also convert its prekindergarten program to a half-day program instead of a full-day program in Spring 2019, and this was also a consequence of its financial issues.
Crosby High School is located off FM 2100 in Crosby, Texas, approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The building was renovated in 2005, including the addition of two new wings and a second story. Current administration includes Mr. Perkins, Mrs. Patricia Franta, Ms. Mary Jenkins, Mr. Dayne Robins, and Dr. Cap Roder. In 2016 it was made a new building.
Middle schools
Crosby Middle School
Crosby Middle School is located off FM 2100 behind Crosby High School and the Cougar Stadium in Crosby, Texas, which is approximately 35 miles northeast of downtown Houston. The middle school currently serves almost 800 students in the seventh and eighth grade. Crosby Middle School is currently ranked as "Academically Acceptable" under the TEA Accountability ratings as of the 2008-2009 school year. Despite occasional drops, the middle school has had an overall trend of increases in test scores since 2004. TAKS: All Students Meeting Standards
Year
Reading
Writing
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
2004
86%
93%
77%
64%
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2005
81%
86%
80%
56%
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2006
84%
94%
73%
73%
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2007
88%
91%
88%
77%
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2008
93%
93%
87%
78%
73%
!: The overall score did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking. ^: While the overall score was above 65%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking. *: While the overall score was above 70%, one or more sub-populations did not meet the 65% floor for "Recognized" ranking. #: All sub-populations met the 70% floor for "Recognized" ranking, but one or more sub-populations did not meet Required Improvement also required for "Recognized" ranking. The middle school celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 2007-2008 school year. The building was renovated in 2005 and has had ongoing renovations since then. One of the most recent additions is the memorial garden on the bus porch created as a service project by LOTC. The current principal is Mr. Dustin Bromley.
