Although school-age children living in West Ranch are like most kids who aren’t looking forward to the end of summer, parents are thrilled at the fact that their children attend schools in the highly regarded Friendswood Independent School District and top-rated schools at all grade levels.

The Texas Education Agency recently released its latest school ratings an d all schools serving West Ranch – Cline Elementary, Windsong Intermediate, Friendswood Junior High and Friendswood High School – have all earned exemplary ratings based on student performance and educational support This is the second year in a row for Cline Elementary and Friendswood Junior High to earn exemplary status, but for Windsong Intermediate and Friendswood High School, the recent report reflects continued student improvement and outstanding performance. Last year the schools were rated as Recognized, which is also a positive indicator of exceptional student performance.

Within West Ranch, a proposed FISD junior high school site is adjacent to the community and bonds have recently passed to allow funding of construction on the new campus. A 2010 opening is planned. Proposed FISD Jr High adjacent to the community: Bonds have recently passed to allow funding of construction of this new campus. Construction is anticipated to begin Summer 2008 with anticipated opening in 2010. A proposed FISD elementary school is included in the plan for the community’s future development. Go here for more information on FISD Construction Projects