- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spring Branch, TX
Spring Branch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Branch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481473007559
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Branch Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Spring Branch · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Branch Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473007559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Spring Branch Middle grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 481473007559 · Spring Branch, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Spring Branch Middle grew from 578 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Branch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 604
Spring Branch Middle
604 students
What this shows Spring Branch Middle reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Branch Middle compares
Spring Branch Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Spring Branch Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Branch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Branch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Branch Middle
How many students attend Spring Branch Middle?
Spring Branch Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spring Branch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Branch Middle?
24.6% of students at Spring Branch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Branch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Branch Middle is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Spring Branch, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Branch Middle?
Spring Branch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Branch Middle rank among public schools in Spring Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Middle ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Spring Branch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spring Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Spring Branch Middle, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.