Top Rankings
Spring Branch Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 22,089 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 51% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Spring Branch Independent School District are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Wilchester Elementary School and Cornerstone Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 71% 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
46 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
32,975 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,103 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Spring Branch Independent School District, which is ranked #380 of all 1,196 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.
Overall District Rank
#386 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%

Graduation Rate
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
153 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2,254 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
18,534 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
53%
# Black Students
1,702 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
9,356 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
28%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
963 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,693
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,109
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,346
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,421
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,388
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,394
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,296
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,334
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,379
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,486
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,825
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,568
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,455
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,281
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,134 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,583 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$499 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$712 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,134
$13,387

Spending / Student
$21,583
$14,116

Best Spring Branch Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 810 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,247 students
Rank: #77.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #88.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #99.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1010.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #1111.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 864 students
Rank: #1212.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1414.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #1515.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1616.
Spring Forest Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14240 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #1717.
Pine Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Grades: K-5
| 769 students
Rank: #1818.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #1919.
Cedar Brook Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Ojeman Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #2020.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2121.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2222.
Buffalo Creek Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2323.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
Hollibrook Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Hollister
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2525.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8757 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2626.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2727.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #2828.
Northbrook Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Rosefield Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2929.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Spring Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9725 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #3434.
Landrum Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 976 students
Rank: #3535.
Spring Woods Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9810 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5000
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
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