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The School for International Studies at Bammel
Elementary School · Spring ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16711 ELLA BLVD, Houston, TX 77090
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The School for International Studies at Bammel score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 34% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The School for International Studies at Bammel 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$48,196
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
28%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77090; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meyer ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Helen Major ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Spring Woods Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Abiding Word Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 71 | 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 ISD
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #31 of 41
- District spending per student
- $12,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
The School for International Studies at Bammel is listed in SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The School for International Studies at Bammel
The School for International Studies at Bammel is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Spring ISD, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,942 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The School for International Studies at Bammel
What grades does The School for International Studies at Bammel serve?
The School for International Studies at Bammel serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend The School for International Studies at Bammel?
The School for International Studies at Bammel has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The School for International Studies at Bammel?
The student-teacher ratio at The School for International Studies at Bammel is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The School for International Studies at Bammel rank in TX?
The School for International Studies at Bammel ranks #7,942 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The School for International Studies at Bammel's MySchoolScout rating?
The School for International Studies at Bammel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 The School for International Studies at Bammel?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The School for International Studies at Bammel has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is The School for International Studies at Bammel a charter school?
No, The School for International Studies at Bammel is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The School for International Studies at Bammel a Title I school?
No, The School for International Studies at Bammel is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The School for International Studies at Bammel?
79.5% of students at The School for International Studies at Bammel 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (281) 891-7900
- Area population (ZIP 77090)
- 41,843
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 77090; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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