Very Good
#2088 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 24% in state
Pine Shadows EL
Elementary School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9900 NEUENS, Houston, TX 77080
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Shadows EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine Shadows EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,056
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
24.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Shadows ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Terrace ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Westwood ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #18 of 45
- District spending per student
- $12,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Shadows EL is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Shadows EL
Pine Shadows EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 769 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,088 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Shadows EL
What grades does Pine Shadows EL serve?
Pine Shadows EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pine Shadows EL?
Pine Shadows EL has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Shadows EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Shadows EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Shadows EL rank in TX?
Pine Shadows EL ranks #2,088 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pine Shadows EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Shadows EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pine Shadows EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Shadows EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pine Shadows EL a charter school?
No, Pine Shadows EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Shadows EL a Title I school?
No, Pine Shadows EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Shadows EL?
68.1% of students at Pine Shadows EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (713) 251-6500
- Area population (ZIP 77080)
- 49,064
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77080; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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