Spring Branch Middle School vs. Smithson Valley Middle School
Should I attend Spring Branch Middle School or Smithson Valley Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Spring Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Smithson Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Spring Branch Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 867 students in grades 6-8, Smithson Valley Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
587 students
867 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#545 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
177
289
Grade 7 Students
195
295
Grade 8 Students
215
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
31%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
57%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
