Serving 993 students in grades 6-8, Spring Forest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Forest Middle School serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Forest Middle School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
993 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
It’s About Working Together
School Rankings
Spring Forest Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Forest Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3658 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Forest Middle School's ranking?
Spring Forest Middle School is ranked #3658 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Spring Forest Middle School often compared to?
Spring Forest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spring Forest Middle School?
993 students attend Spring Forest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Spring Forest Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Forest Middle School?
Spring Forest Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Forest Middle School offer ?
Spring Forest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spring Forest Middle School part of?
Spring Forest Middle School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Forest Middle School located?
Spring Forest Middle School is located in the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Memorial.
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