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 46 public schools serving 32,975 students in Spring Branch Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Spring Branch Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public 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. Spring Branch Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
46 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
32,975 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
2,103 Teachers
374,844 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.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
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 Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13618 St Marys Ln
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Brittmoore
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8390 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-7500
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-6000
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Nottingham Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Meadow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14230 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Stratford High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 Fern St
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Pine Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 Neuens
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6500
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Brook Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2121 Ojeman Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Spring Forest Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14240 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Rothbury
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Buffalo Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7000
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Thornwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Hollibrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Hollister
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Sherwood Forest
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2828.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8757 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Housman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6705 Housman St
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Spring Woods High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Northbrook Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Rosefield Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Shadow Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Shadowdale Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Spring Shadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9725 Kempwood Dr
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-7100
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10595 Hammerly
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-2100
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spring Branch Independent School District?
Spring Branch Independent School District manages 46 public schools serving 32,975 students.
What is the rank of Spring Branch Independent School District?
Spring Branch Independent School District is ranked #329 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Branch Independent School District?
56% of Spring Branch Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Branch Independent School District?
Spring Branch Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Spring Branch Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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