Below Average
#7387 of 8,552 schools in TX
Spring Shadows EL
Elementary School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9725 KEMPWOOD DR, Houston, TX 77080
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Shadows EL score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Pine Shadows ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Terrace ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| St Jerome Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 127 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #40 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 Shadows EL is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Shadows EL
Spring Shadows EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,387 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Shadows EL
What grades does Spring Shadows EL serve?
Spring Shadows EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Spring Shadows EL?
Spring Shadows EL has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Shadows EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Shadows EL is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Shadows EL rank in TX?
Spring Shadows EL ranks #7,387 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Spring Shadows EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Shadows EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Shadows EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Shadows EL has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spring Shadows EL a charter school?
No, Spring Shadows EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Shadows EL a Title I school?
No, Spring Shadows EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Shadows EL?
96.6% of students at Spring 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
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (713) 251-7100
- 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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