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Spring Branch Elementary

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Spring Branch Elementary ranks 1797 th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

1797^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 61% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Spring Branch Elementary is a K-5 school in Houston, TX, serving 570 students within the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a remarkable success story in a high-poverty area where over 95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. After ranking in the bottom 1-3% of Texas elementary schools from 2016 to 2019, the school has achieved a sustained turnaround, climbing from the 1st percentile to the 61st percentile over the last decade and earning a 3-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year. This upward momentum is especially notable when compared to nearby schools with similar poverty levels, such as Woodview Elementary and Edgewood Elementary, which rank in the bottom 20% statewide, proving that poverty is not destiny and that school-level factors like leadership and instruction can drive exceptional outcomes.

What truly differentiates Spring Branch is its ability to achieve strong academic results for its most vulnerable students. The school ranks in the 81st percentile statewide for low socio-economic status students and the 82nd percentile for special education students—both 4-star ratings that far exceed peer schools like Buffalo Creek Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary. Mathematics is a core strength, with Spring Branch outperforming both district and state averages in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade math, while its bilingual program is a hidden asset: Spanish-language STAAR scores in reading and math exceed district averages, building foundational skills that support long-term success. This contrasts sharply with affluent schools like Hunters Creek Elementary and Memorial Drive Elementary, which rank in the top 5% but serve far fewer high-need students.

Despite these strengths, 5th-grade science remains a critical area for growth, with only 15% of students proficient compared to 37% in the district—a common challenge for high-poverty schools. However, the school’s consistent year-over-year improvement, including a rise from the 35th percentile in 2021 to the 61st percentile in 2026, signals effective strategies and targeted support systems. For parents, Spring Branch offers a compelling choice: a school that defies economic odds, excels in math and bilingual education, and demonstrates that every child can thrive with the right resources and commitment.

570

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,765

Per pupil spending ?

96%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1700 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77080-7404

(713) 251-7000

District: Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Spring Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Spring Woods Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.3%

African American:

4.6%

White:

4.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 46 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 10 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg60%

Texas avg50%

1,797^th of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 46 pts since 2016

From bottom 15% (2016) to top 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

277^th of 947Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.4	1797 of 4643	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.0	2772 of 4651	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	2483 of 4710	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	2318 of 4647	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.0	2802 of 4581	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.8	2988 of 4578	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	5.1	4443 of 4479	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.7	4308 of 4359	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.1	4190 of 4329	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	22.4	3625 of 4286	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	16.0	3923 of 4320	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	16.7	3927 of 4260	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	10.9	4062 of 4221	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.7	4111 of 4206	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	7.9	4007 of 4095	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	19.2	3626 of 3937	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	34.2	3018 of 3884	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.4	2840 of 3768	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	50.1	2201 of 3724	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.7	1645 of 3476	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	52.8	1887 of 3475	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	69.9	989 of 3465	71.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	22.7	2157 of 2444	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.7	2155 of 2515	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.5	2116 of 2483	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.2	1536 of 4461	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.0	2182 of 4331	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	15.8	4149 of 4295	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	23.6	3742 of 4240	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	657 of 1646	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.2	1201 of 2918	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	1408 of 3668	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	1444 of 3556	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	2071 of 3487	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	1951 of 3446	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.0	3277 of 3333	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.2	3111 of 3226	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	1841 of 4588	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.7	1879 of 3744	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	2173 of 4658	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	2220 of 4588	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.5	3391 of 4561	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.0	3256 of 4499	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	4.6	4337 of 4348	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.9	4260 of 4306	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	2000 of 3080	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	73.0	550 of 2980	81.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.2	1195 of 4425	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	54.4	1500 of 3644	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.5	1492 of 4465	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.4	1627 of 4401	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	2481 of 4376	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.3	2557 of 4329	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	6.4	4164 of 4188	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	8.0	4137 of 4168	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	874 of 4535	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	740 of 3705	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	1310 of 4594	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.5	1408 of 4521	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	1930 of 4477	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.6	2133 of 4451	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	8.4	4264 of 4309	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.3	4206 of 4264	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	1724 of 4597	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.7	2043 of 3739	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.1	2426 of 4647	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	2443 of 4585	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.1	1995 of 4563	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.5	2636 of 4498	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	7.7	4305 of 4357	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	7.3	4268 of 4319	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.5	783 of 4308	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	75.8	475 of 3549	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	45.7	2194 of 4292	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	2542 of 4086	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.1	1016 of 3952	74.3%	★★★★☆
2021	25.9	3117 of 3799	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.2	3382 of 3684	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.5	2622 of 3558	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)82nd percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile+19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)73rd percentile+12 vs school

At Risk (2022)66th percentile+27 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)60th percentile~ school

Female (2026)60th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)35th percentile-26 vs school

African American (2021)12th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics61%+14 vs state

Reading44%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Spring Branch Elementary	Public	K-5	1700 Campbell Rd	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-7000	570	39	14.5	96.0%	24 (4.2%)	26 (4.6%)	492 (86.3%)	10 (1.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	56.4	1797^th of 4643 public elementary schools	61.3%		40	2772^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	40.4%	975	50.0	33.3		22.2	40.0		43.0	38.4	53.0	58.1	58.9	66.7		$11,765
Cedar Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2121 Ojeman Rd	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-5500	654	43	15.0	76.9%	45 (6.9%)	40 (6.1%)	544 (83.2%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	55.2	1847^th of 4643 public elementary schools	60.2%		61.1	1527^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.2%	320			36.4				45.6	46.8	55.3	47.8	63.0	50.5		$10,461
Valley Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8390 Westview Dr	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 251-7500	894	56	15.8	9.2%	524 (58.6%)	9 (1.0%)	209 (23.4%)	95 (10.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.0%)	97.7	66^th of 4643 public elementary schools	98.6%		95.6	164^th of 4651 public elementary schools	96.5%	98							85.8	86.8	89.3	78.8	85.1	79.0	100.0	$8,206
Woodview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9749 Cedardale	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-7800	503	38	13.2	95.8%	20 (4.0%)	17 (3.4%)	452 (89.9%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	25.3	3742^nd of 4643 public elementary schools	19.4%		19.6	4051^st of 4651 public elementary schools	12.9%	309							36.3	36.1	44.6	27.5	34.9	43.2		$12,421
Edgewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8757 Kempwood Dr	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-5600	503	40	12.5	92.2%	22 (4.4%)	14 (2.8%)	440 (87.5%)	11 (2.2%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	34.9	3109^th of 4643 public elementary schools	33.0%		18.8	4094^th of 4651 public elementary schools	12.0%	985							38.6	40.8	47.5	34.3	46.2	43.8		$12,866
Buffalo Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	2801 Blalock Rd	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-5300	741	53	13.9	96.9%	32 (4.3%)	36 (4.9%)	645 (87.0%)	6 (0.8%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	16	4259^th of 4643 public elementary schools	8.3%		14	4333^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	6.8%	74	28.1	7.1	50.0	0.0	7.7	10.0	28.6	23.7	43.4	18.5	28.3	40.5		$12,519
Ridgecrest Elementary	Public	K-5	2015 Ridgecrest	Houston	77055	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-6600	836	57	14.5	96.7%	39 (4.7%)	14 (1.7%)	762 (91.1%)	13 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	33.2	3218^th of 4643 public elementary schools	30.7%		41.4	2680^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.4%	538	21.4	6.7	0.0	30.8	28.6	28.6	42.1	37.2	40.0	44.6	45.3	36.3		$10,864
Pine Shadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9900 Neuens	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-6500	859	60	14.3	69.7%	125 (14.6%)	37 (4.3%)	652 (75.9%)	20 (2.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.6%)	55.9	1814^th of 4643 public elementary schools	60.9%		49.1	2195^th of 4651 public elementary schools	52.8%	381	20.0						51.3	58.5	56.1	50.0	46.0	47.0		$9,913
Hollibrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3602 Hollister	Houston	77080	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 251-5800	636	41	15.3	99.4%	12 (1.9%)	6 (0.9%)	607 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	40.8	2684^th of 4643 public elementary schools	42.2%		48	2261^st of 4651 public elementary schools	51.4%	423							38.6	33.3	60.4	36.1	44.8	53.9		$10,796
Hunters Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10650 Beinhorn	Houston	77024	Harris County	Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(713) 251-6000	575	39	14.7	18.8%	332 (57.7%)	33 (5.7%)	117 (20.3%)	62 (10.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	93.4	234^th of 4643 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.5	355^th of 4651 public elementary schools	92.4%	121							79.6	80.4	81.4	59.5	79.6	75.0	100.0	$9,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Branch Elementary

What schools do graduates of Spring Branch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spring Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Spring Woods Middle

What district is Spring Branch Elementary in?

Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Spring Branch Elementary?

Students at Spring Branch Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Spring Branch Elementary a good school?

Spring Branch Elementary ranks 1797^th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Branch Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 570 students attended Spring Branch Elementary.

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNewSep 30, 2026

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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