Spring Early College Academy

1001 Southridge
Houston, TX 77090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, Spring Early College Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Early College Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Spring Early College Academy's student population of 377 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Early College Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Early College Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#831 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Spring Early College Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Spring Early College Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Spring Early College Academy and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Early College Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Early College Academy's ranking?
Spring Early College Academy is ranked #831 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spring Early College Academy often compared to?
Spring Early College Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Momentum High School, Westfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spring Early College Academy?
The graduation rate of Spring Early College Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Spring Early College Academy?
377 students attend Spring Early College Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Spring Early College Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Early College Academy?
Spring Early College Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Early College Academy offer ?
Spring Early College Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spring Early College Academy part of?
Spring Early College Academy is part of Spring Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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