- BUFFALO CREEK EL — 0.1 mi · Grades PK–5 · 741 students
- NORTHBROOK H S — 0.5 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,398 students
- EDGEWOOD EL — 0.8 mi · Grades PK–5 · 503 students
- SPRING WOODS MIDDLE — 1.0 mi · Grades 6–8 · 778 students
- NORTHBROOK MIDDLE — 1.0 mi · Grades 6–8 · 508 students
- HOLLIBROOK EL — 1.1 mi · Grades PK–5 · 636 students
- PINE SHADOWS EL — 1.2 mi · Grades K–5 · 859 students
- SPRING BRANCH EL — 1.2 mi · Grades K–5 · 570 students
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| Metric | Spring Branch Independent School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 33,649 | 3,544 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 49 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,654/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 28% 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 | 4/10 | 39th | 189,934 |
| Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District | 8/10 | 71st | 118,010 |
| Aldine Independent School District | 2/10 | 10th | 60,074 |
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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 →
About Spring Branch Independent School District
Spring Branch Independent School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 77080 in Houston, Texas. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 77080. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Spring Branch Independent School District 8 out of 10 — above average among Texas public school districts. 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 77080
Children in zip code 77080 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 77080, 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 a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. 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
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Spring Branch Independent School District serves zip code 77080, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 77080 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 77080.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. 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 77080 data.