Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Branch Academic Institute's student population of 148 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Branch Academic Institute is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Branch Academic Institute's ranking?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is ranked #3 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute?
148 students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Spring Branch Academic Institute students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Branch Academic Institute offer ?
Spring Branch Academic Institute offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Spring Branch Academic Institute part of?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Spring Branch Academic Institute located?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is located in the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Memorial.
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