Spring Branch Independent School District operates 49 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Spring Branch Independent School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 33,649 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 49 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↓ 27% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch Independent School District (this district) | 8/10 | 78th | 33,649 |
| Houston Independent School District | NR | — | 187,000 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 1156 rated districts in TX → 78th percentile → 8/10.
Source: Texas Education Agency STAAR, grades 3–8 Reading & Math (Meets Grade Level), 2023. Full methodology →
- VALLEY OAKS EL — Grades PK–5 · 894 students
- PINE SHADOWS EL — Grades K–5 · 859 students
- WILCHESTER EL — Grades PK–5 · 854 students
- FROSTWOOD EL — Grades K–5 · 838 students
- RIDGECREST EL — Grades K–5 · 836 students
- RUMMEL CREEK EL — Grades PK–5 · 793 students
- BUNKER HILL EL — Grades PK–5 · 766 students
- NOTTINGHAM EL — Grades PK–5 · 746 students
- BUFFALO CREEK EL — Grades PK–5 · 741 students
- MEADOW WOOD EL — Grades PK–5 · 686 students
- CEDAR BROOK EL — Grades PK–5 · 654 students
- HOLLIBROOK EL — Grades PK–5 · 636 students
- HOUSMAN EL — Grades K–5 · 634 students
- HUNTERS CREEK EL — Grades PK–5 · 575 students
- SPRING BRANCH EL — Grades K–5 · 570 students
- EDGEWOOD EL — Grades PK–5 · 503 students
- WOODVIEW EL — Grades PK–5 · 503 students
- SHADOW OAKS EL — Grades PK–5 · 487 students
- WESTWOOD EL — Grades K–5 · 475 students
- TERRACE EL — Grades PK–5 · 457 students
- SHERWOOD EL — Grades PK–5 · 437 students
- THORNWOOD EL — Grades PK–5 · 391 students
- MEMORIAL DRIVE EL — Grades PK–5 · 388 students
- THE TIGER TRAIL SCHOOL — Grades PK–PK · 286 students
- THE LION LANE SCHOOL — Grades PK–PK · 268 students
- + 3 more elementary schools
- MEMORIAL MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 1,236 students
- SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 1,137 students
- SPRING FOREST MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 993 students
- SPRING WOODS MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 778 students
- LANDRUM MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 698 students
- SPRING OAKS MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 565 students
- NORTHBROOK MIDDLE — Grades 6–8 · 508 students
- CORNERSTONE ACADEMY — Grades 6–8 · 423 students
- MEMORIAL H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,636 students
- NORTHBROOK H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,398 students
- STRATFORD H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,394 students
- SPRING WOODS H S — Grades 9–12 · 2,020 students
- HARRIS CO J J A E P — Grades 10–10 · 1 students
- HAROLD D GUTHRIE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE — Grades 9–12
- WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES — Grades 6–12 · 864 students
- SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE — Grades 1–12 · 174 students
- DISCIPLINE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM — Grades 1–12
- ACADEMY OF CHOICE — Grades 6–12
- SPRING SHADOWS EL
- TREASURE FOREST EL
- THE PANDA PATH SCHOOL
- SCIENCE CTR
About Spring Branch Independent School District
Spring Branch Independent School District serves zip code 77079, covering Houston, Texas with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Funding and Resources
Spring Branch Independent School District spent $11,606 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 16% above Texas’s statewide $10,000 estimate.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 50 schools, Spring Branch Independent School District operates as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 33,649 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
Spring Branch Independent School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 8/10, placing it in the above average tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Texas’ STAAR grades 3–8 Reading & Math assessments (2023 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Texas is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Spring Branch Independent School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Texas. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 77079
Children in zip code 77079 are assigned to Spring Branch Independent School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 77079, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Spring Branch Independent School District at (713)464-1511 or visit www.springbranchisd.com. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Texas districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Houston
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Spring Branch Independent School District serves zip code 77079, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 77079 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Texas, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Spring Branch Independent School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 77079.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Spring Branch Independent School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 77079 data.