Very Good
#2974 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Spring Branch Academic Institute
School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14400 FERN, Houston, TX 77079
- Math 100% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 100% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Spring Branch Academic Institute score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 100% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Spring Branch Academic Institute 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$103,089
Median home value
$636,100
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
67.9%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Educational InstitutePrivate · tuition | 2.9 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| The Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,258 | Compare → |
| The Village SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,261 | Compare → |
| Lycee International De HoustonPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Spring Branch Academic Institute is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Branch Academic Institute
Spring Branch Academic Institute is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,974 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Branch Academic Institute
What grades does Spring Branch Academic Institute serve?
Spring Branch Academic Institute serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Academic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Academic Institute is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Branch Academic Institute rank in TX?
Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks #2,974 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Spring Branch Academic Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Branch Academic Institute has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Spring Branch Academic Institute a charter school?
No, Spring Branch Academic Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Branch Academic Institute a Title I school?
No, Spring Branch Academic Institute is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 251-2277
- Area population (ZIP 77079)
- 35,540
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 77079; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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