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Spring Oaks Middle School vs. Spring Branch Middle School

Should you attend Spring Oaks Middle School or Spring Branch Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Spring Oaks Middle School
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Spring Branch Middle School
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Spring Oaks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Spring Branch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Spring Oaks Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,102 students in grades 6-8, Spring Branch Middle School 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 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
583 students
1,102 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Oaks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Branch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Oaks Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Branch Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Oaks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Branch Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Oaks Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6058 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Oaks Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Branch Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
62%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Oaks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Oaks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Oaks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Branch Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Oaks Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spring Branch Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
188
368
Grade 7 Students
189
359
Grade 8 Students
206
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Oaks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Oaks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Oaks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Oaks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Oaks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Branch Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Oaks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Oaks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Oaks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Branch Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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