Spring Branch Academic Institute

14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 140 students in grades 1-12, Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Spring Branch Academic Institute's student population of 140 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Branch Academic Institute is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#2 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
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≥95%
37%
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≥95%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
51%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Branch Academic Institute's ranking?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is ranked #2 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute?
140 students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Spring Branch Academic Institute students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Branch Academic Institute offer ?
Spring Branch Academic Institute offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Spring Branch Academic Institute part of?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is part of Spring Branch ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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