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The Panda Path School
School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
8575 PITNER RD, Houston, TX 77080
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 692 schools in Houston.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Panda Path School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollibrook ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Edgewood ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Cedar Brook ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 669 | 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
- #42 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
The Panda Path School is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Panda Path School
The Panda Path School is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,875 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Panda Path School
What grades does The Panda Path School serve?
The Panda Path School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Panda Path School?
The Panda Path School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Panda Path School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Panda Path School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Panda Path School rank in TX?
The Panda Path School ranks #7,875 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Panda Path School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Panda Path School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Panda Path School a charter school?
No, The Panda Path School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Panda Path School a Title I school?
No, The Panda Path School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Panda Path School?
98.1% of students at The Panda Path School 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 251-8000
- Area population (ZIP 77080)
- 49,064
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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