- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Spring Branch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Branch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484110004692
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Branch Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Branch Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Middle ranks #36 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Spring Branch Middle held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484110004692 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 17.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Spring Branch Middle held near 1,102 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 71.3 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
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school
Spring Branch Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Spring Branch Middle reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Branch Middle compares
Spring Branch Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Asian 6.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Spring Branch Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Branch Middle
How many students attend Spring Branch Middle?
Spring Branch Middle has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,074 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Branch Middle?
37.0% 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 45.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Branch Middle?
Spring Branch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Middle ranks #36 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Spring Branch Middle, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.