Spring Branch Independent School District

955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024-2803
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 55% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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, Cornerstone Academy and Wilchester Elementary School. 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spring Branch Independent School District, which is ranked #329 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#345 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
53%
44%
53%
51%
51%
46%
86%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
56%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
28%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (TX)
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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wilchester Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Drive Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Rummel Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Hunters Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Pine Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9900 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Cedar Brook Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2121 Ojeman Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Spring Forest Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14240 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2020.
Buffalo Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Hollibrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Hollister
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2626.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8757 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Northbrook Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Rosefield Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Spring Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9725 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9749 Cedardale
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Landrum Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Gr: 5-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Spring Woods Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9810 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 46 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,975 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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