Spring Branch Academic Institute

Summary:

Spring Branch Academic Institute is a small, alternative public school in Houston, Texas that serves grades K-12 and has a diverse student population of 145 students.

This exceptional school consistently achieves 100% proficiency rates on state assessments across all subjects and grade levels, significantly outperforming the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas. The school maintains an impressively low 0% dropout rate, much lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Spring Branch Academic Institute has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.15% to 8.57%, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged population compared to nearby schools. The school spends significantly more per student, ranging from $13,742 to $15,648 per year, and maintains a very low student-teacher ratio of 3.7 to 4.0, allowing for more individualized attention and support.

When compared to the surrounding alternative schools, such as Community Services-Sec, Ignite Community School - Fallbrook, and George I Sanchez North, Spring Branch Academic Institute stands out as a high-performing institution, delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population. This suggests the school has implemented effective instructional strategies and is able to allocate significant resources to support its students' educational needs.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 14400 Fern
       Houston, TX  77079


(713) 251-2277

District: Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,648 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.3 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.2%
Asian:
39.2%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Compare Details Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks better than 100% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks better than 99.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks better than 99.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.37. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41.2%), Asian (39.2%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Branch Academic Institute is 4.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Branch Academic Institute is $15,648.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Branch Academic Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Academic Institute 1st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Spring Branch Academic Institute in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Academic Institute 2nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Spring Branch Academic Institute in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Academic Institute 9th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Spring Branch Academic Institute in the ranking list.)

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Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) 318th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Branch Academic Institute

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.89 1st 4359 100.0%
2019 99.15 20th 4479 99.6%
2021 99.95 1st 4578 100.0%
2022 99.73 1st 4581 100.0%
2023 99.74 2nd 4647 100.0%
2024 99.76 1st 4675 100.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.79 1st 4306 100.0%
2019 99.38 6th 4348 99.9%
2021 99.92 1st 4499 100.0%
2022 99.69 1st 4561 100.0%
2023 99.43 3rd 4588 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 9th 3106 99.7%
2019 60.56 1463rd 3184 54.1%
2021 82.35 166th 3006 94.5%
2022 74.69 450th 2958 84.8%
2023 77.72 57th 2980 98.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.81 1st 4319 100.0%
2019 97.69 59th 4357 98.6%
2021 99.92 1st 4498 100.0%
2022 99.46 3rd 4563 99.9%
2023 99.73 1st 4585 100.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.30 37th 1009 96.3%
2021 94.03 6th 967 99.4%
2022 92.31 1st 957 99.9%
2023 91.00 5th 1015 99.5%
2024 89.62 9th 1035 99.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.90 2nd 3127 99.9%
2019 82.53 341st 3142 89.1%
2021 99.38 1st 3082 100.0%
2022 96.90 9th 3082 99.7%
2023 98.34 2nd 3106 99.9%
2024 97.97 2nd 3078 99.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.84 1st 2080 100.0%
2019 99.72 1st 2193 100.0%
2021 99.95 1st 2252 100.0%
2022 99.44 5th 2254 99.8%
2023 99.55 2nd 2330 99.9%
2024 99.58 2nd 2361 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.74 1st 2008 100.0%
2019 99.47 1st 2047 100.0%
2021 99.84 1st 2151 100.0%
2022 99.72 1st 2221 100.0%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 33rd 1430 97.7%
2019 76.78 187th 1446 87.1%
2021 86.92 7th 1501 99.5%
2022 80.17 111th 1488 92.5%
2023 80.69 32nd 1481 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.81 1st 2030 100.0%
2019 99.72 2nd 2069 99.9%
2021 99.96 1st 2168 100.0%
2022 99.86 1st 2228 100.0%
2023 99.61 2nd 2245 99.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.90 2nd 589 99.7%
2022 92.61 2nd 606 99.7%
2024 88.55 5th 612 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.13 3rd 1673 99.8%
2019 98.72 5th 1684 99.7%
2021 99.60 1st 1700 99.9%
2022 99.38 1st 1723 99.9%
2024 97.95 4th 1724 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.13 7th 1961 99.6%
2024 95.37 9th 1987 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.28 104th 1798 94.2%
2021 96.27 1st 1815 99.9%
2022 95.46 2nd 1841 99.9%
2023 94.83 3rd 1891 99.8%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.95 262nd 1137 77.0%
2019 71.20 99th 1145 91.4%
2021 77.00 26th 1177 97.8%
2022 73.48 38th 1172 96.8%
2023 73.08 36th 1182 97.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.11 11th 1803 99.4%
2019 90.81 58th 1824 96.8%
2021 96.06 9th 1840 99.5%
2022 94.07 21st 1853 98.9%
2023 94.80 10th 1913 99.5%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.61 35th 507 93.1%
2023 81.34 54th 525 89.7%
2024 82.05 45th 529 91.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Spring Branch Academic Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.66 17th 1539 98.9%
2019 88.24 45th 1526 97.1%
2021 95.51 2nd 1510 99.9%
2022 92.43 21st 1525 98.6%
2023 91.12 33rd 1576 97.9%
2024 91.65 34th 1556 97.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, August 4, 2018

Open Quote The school has been a wonderful place for my daughter. Before we found this School, we struggled to supplement her education because she wasn’t learning anything at school (because she was way ahead of her peers). Now she is challenged and continuously learning. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spring Branch Academic Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 43 1 9 2 0 0 3 0 58
2017 50 2 17 5 0 0 6 0 80
2018 53 2 24 7 0 0 8 0 94
2019 60 2 32 7 0 0 10 0 111
2020 65 1 38 9 0 0 12 0 125
2021 65 1 38 10 0 0 13 0 127
2022 72 2 42 10 0 1 13 0 140
2023 68 2 53 11 0 1 10 0 145
2024 61 2 58 13 0 1 13 0 148

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Branch Academic Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 58 10.0 5.8 10.3
2017 80 13.2 6.0 6.3
2018 94 16.6 5.6 9.6
2019 111 21.3 5.1 4.5
2020 125 28.9 4.3 3.2
2021 127 31.4 4.0 3.1
2022 140 37.3 3.7 8.6
2023 145 37.1 3.8 8.3
2024 148 34.1 4.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Branch Academic Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 58 10.0 5.8 10.3
2017 80 13.2 6.0 6.3
2018 94 16.6 5.6 9.6
2019 111 21.3 5.1 4.5
2020 125 28.9 4.3 3.2
2021 127 31.4 4.0 3.1
2022 140 37.3 3.7 8.6
2023 145 37.1 3.8 8.3
2024 148 34.1 4.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Branch Academic Institute

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $293 (2.1%) $13,751 (97.9%) $14,043
2020 $285 (2.1%) $13,457 (97.9%) $13,742
2021 $491 (3.1%) $15,157 (96.9%) $15,648

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Branch Academic Institute

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 1st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 2330 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4750
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4842
 6%
4th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Academic Institute)86100
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4656
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5265
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)90100
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5561
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Spring Branch Academic Institute)82100
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Academic Institute)93100
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))3657
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   7th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4958
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)95100
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   8th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5060
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   8th Grade Science (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Branch Academic Institute)86100
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4659
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Spring Branch Academic Institute)100100
   End of Course Biology (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))6565
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students111145
 30.6%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian3253
 65.6%
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander01
White6068
 13.3%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.5%8.3%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Branch Academic Institute

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Spring Branch Academic Institute.

Students at Spring Branch Academic Institute are 41% White, 39% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes! Spring Branch Academic Institute is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 4675 Texas alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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