The School For International Studies At Bammel is a small elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with just 94 students. It is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (68.09%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 30-58% Hispanic. It also has a much lower percentage of White students (2.13%) than the surrounding area. Academically, The School For International Studies At Bammel consistently underperforms the district and state averages on STAAR reading and math assessments, with only 18.18% of 3rd graders proficient in reading compared to 48.85% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (82.98%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 89-96% range of nearby schools.
Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3, The School For International Studies At Bammel has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past two years. This suggests systemic challenges in student achievement that may be linked to the significant socioeconomic factors facing the school's population. Addressing these issues will require targeted support and resources to meet the unique needs of this community, especially in comparison to the other Spring ISD schools, most of which also struggle academically.
Students at The School For International Studies At Bammel are 59% Hispanic, 39% African American, 2% Asian.
In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended The School For International Studies At Bammel.
Spring Independent School District (Isd)
The School For International Studies At Bammel ranks 3157th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.