Spring Branch Academic Institute
Houston, TX · Spring Branch ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-12 · City, large
1st of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
14400 FERN, Houston, TX 77079
(713)251-2277NCES ID 484110013209Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Spring Branch Academic Institute 1st of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 99% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 123 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 148 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2015, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 41.2% | ▼ 32.9 pts | |
| Asian | 15.5% | 39.2% | ▲ 23.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 8.8% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 8.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $743K in zip 77079 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Spring Branch Academic Institute
- –The Wildcat Way SchoolSpring Branch ISD · 2.4 mi awayCompare
- –The Tiger Trail SchoolSpring Branch ISD · 3.7 mi awayCompare
- #310Texas Connections Academy at HoustonHouston ISD · 4 mi away · charter310th of 417
ELA 51% ▼48 · Math 21% ▼79Compare - –Dedre' & Ella Jefferson Early Learning CenterAlief ISD · 5.4 mi awayCompare
- –The Bear Blvd SchoolSpring Branch ISD · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- #162Yes Prep - NorthwestYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 7 mi away · charter162nd of 417
ELA 56% ▼43 · Math 48% ▼52Compare - –Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning CenterAlief ISD · 7 mi awayCompare
- –The Lion Lane SchoolSpring Branch ISD · 7 mi awayCompare
What school district is Spring Branch Academic Institute in?
Spring Branch Academic Institute is part of the Spring Branch ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Spring Branch Academic Institute a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Spring Branch Academic Institute 1st of 417 Texas schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Spring Branch Academic Institute?
White 41%, Asian 39%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 9% (148 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77079 is $743K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.