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Spring Branch Independent School District

955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024-2803
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (713) 464-1511
www.springbranchisd.com

Top Rankings

Spring Branch Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 22,830 students in Spring Branch Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Spring Branch Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
49 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
33,649 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
2,158 Teachers
252,905 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Spring Branch Independent School District, which is ranked #388 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (TX)
#386 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Spring Branch Independent School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Branch Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Branch Independent School District 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.
51%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Spring Branch Independent School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Spring Branch Independent School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
152 Students
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,227 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
19,102 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
53%
# Black Students
1,895 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
9,294 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
28%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
968 Students
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,754
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
2,302
351,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,513
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,470
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,445
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,359
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,338
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,380
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,453
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,548
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,753
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,655
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,347
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,332
19,115
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,831 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,151 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$499 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Spring Branch Independent School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$712 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Spring Branch Independent School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,831
$13,417
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Spring Branch Independent School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,151
$14,148
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Spring Branch Independent School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Spring Branch Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-9
| 1,281 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: K-5
| 876 students
Rank: #88.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #1111.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #1212.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #1515.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Forest Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14240 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #1717.
Pine Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9900 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Brook Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Ojeman Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #2020.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2222.
Buffalo Creek Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2323.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Hollibrook Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Hollister
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #2525.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8757 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2626.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2727.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #2828.
Northbrook Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Rosefield Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 913 students
Rank: #2929.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Spring Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9725 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #3434.
Landrum Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 967 students
Rank: #3535.
Treasure Forest Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7635 Amelia Rd
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7400
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 33,649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
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  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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