Spring Branch Middle

Summary:

Spring Branch Middle is a public middle school located in Spring Branch, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 578 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, thanks to its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and the support of the Comal Independent School District.

Spring Branch Middle's academic performance is truly impressive, with STAAR test scores that significantly exceed state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.4% of 6th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 54.45% statewide and 69.03% in the Comal ISD. The school's Algebra I end-of-course exam performance is particularly noteworthy, with 97.44% of students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the district and state averages. Spring Branch Middle's diverse student population, with 53.81% White, 39.97% Hispanic, and 1.9% African American students, also sets it apart from nearby schools like Pieper Ranch Middle and Smithson Valley Middle, which tend to have less diverse enrollments.

While Spring Branch Middle excels in many areas, the school's performance on STAAR tests for its English Language Learner (ELL) and Gifted and Talented student subgroups is slightly lower compared to other subgroups, suggesting potential areas for improvement. However, the school's overall success can be attributed to its strong academic focus, low dropout rates, and smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4 in 2022-2023, lower than the state average. When compared to schools in the North East Independent School District and the Boerne Independent School District, Spring Branch Middle generally demonstrates stronger academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21053 Hwy 46 W
       Spring Branch, TX  78070-7298


(830) 885-8800

District: Comal Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
293rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,540 Help


Students who attend Spring Branch Middle usually attend:

High:    Smithson Valley High School

Feeder schools for Spring Branch Middle:

Elementary:    Arlon R Seay Elementary
    Rahe Bulverde Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
Hispanic:
40.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Branch Middle ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.43. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Spring Branch Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Comal Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), Hispanic (40%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Branch Middle is 13.4, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Branch Middle is $10,540, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spring Branch Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Middle 293rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Spring Branch Middle in the ranking list.)

Comal Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Comal Independent School District (Isd) 87th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Branch Middle

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Rank History for all students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.36 206th 1573 86.9%
2005 80.74 158th 1582 90.0%
2006 81.17 159th 1585 90.0%
2007 69.72 430th 1684 74.5%
2008 78.23 198th 1718 88.5%
2009 80.33 144th 1763 91.8%
2010 78.69 143rd 1803 92.1%
2011 76.38 205th 1895 89.2%
2012 82.78 196th 1951 90.0%
2013 81.38 220th 1973 88.8%
2014 80.03 271st 1987 86.4%
2015 80.78 251st 2043 87.7%
2016 79.38 299th 1987 85.0%
2017 85.57 212th 2027 89.5%
2018 88.01 171st 2080 91.8%
2019 88.05 188th 2193 91.4%
2021 87.52 187th 2252 91.7%
2022 86.89 186th 2254 91.7%
2023 85.49 235th 2330 89.9%
2024 81.43 293rd 2361 87.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.30 151st 720 79.0%
2019 75.85 132nd 753 82.5%
2022 26.78 659th 813 18.9%
2023 57.32 304th 817 62.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 718th 1376 47.8%
2019 29.14 1141st 1445 21.0%
2021 33.20 1138th 1592 28.5%
2022 28.55 1317th 1643 19.8%
2023 27.40 1367th 1720 20.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.74 194th 1597 87.9%
2019 56.26 451st 1626 72.3%
2021 72.93 186th 1712 89.1%
2022 64.82 325th 1757 81.5%
2023 76.66 189th 1815 89.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.71 727th 2039 64.3%
2019 58.70 665th 2073 67.9%
2021 76.90 255th 2172 88.3%
2022 71.65 367th 2220 83.5%
2023 63.36 617th 2251 72.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.02 156th 2008 92.2%
2019 86.37 187th 2047 90.9%
2021 85.65 197th 2151 90.8%
2022 85.43 205th 2221 90.8%
2023 83.80 245th 2241 89.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.51 563rd 1430 60.6%
2019 66.81 492nd 1446 66.0%
2021 65.43 591st 1501 60.6%
2022 68.27 454th 1488 69.5%
2023 66.20 537th 1481 63.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.99 422nd 2008 79.0%
2019 72.41 296th 2058 85.6%
2021 70.89 308th 2118 85.5%
2022 65.38 455th 2182 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.64 196th 2030 90.3%
2019 87.48 180th 2069 91.3%
2021 87.30 172nd 2168 92.1%
2022 85.85 199th 2228 91.1%
2023 85.84 214th 2245 90.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.22 60th 587 89.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.82 95th 1167 91.9%
2022 79.02 160th 1251 87.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.75 217th 1895 88.5%
2019 78.64 254th 1935 86.9%
2021 86.78 137th 2043 93.3%
2022 81.80 216th 2077 89.6%
2023 78.39 272nd 2116 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Branch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 163rd 1673 90.3%
2019 83.27 194th 1684 88.5%
2021 78.66 234th 1700 86.2%
2022 83.13 160th 1723 90.7%
2023 84.82 145th 1749 91.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Spring Branch Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 438 4 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 468 4 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 503 4 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2001 486 4 2 88 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 530 4 4 109 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2003 530 4 4 109 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2004 571 6 2 104 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2005 605 5 7 117 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 609 16 7 152 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2007 677 18 12 224 2 n/a n/a 0 933
2008 661 30 16 258 3 n/a n/a 0 968
2009 538 17 17 191 3 n/a n/a 0 766
2010 544 21 10 195 3 n/a n/a 0 773
2011 482 13 6 266 5 0 16 0 788
2012 523 18 9 312 5 0 16 0 883
2013 535 25 11 343 4 1 19 0 938
2014 545 20 12 353 3 1 18 0 952
2015 541 16 10 384 1 1 26 0 979
2016 578 15 17 402 5 0 25 0 1042
2017 592 18 16 413 3 1 31 0 1074
2018 597 18 18 469 3 2 31 0 1138
2019 333 4 3 201 0 2 16 0 559
2020 349 4 3 205 0 1 22 0 584
2021 348 7 7 206 0 1 12 0 581
2022 335 10 9 218 0 0 15 0 587
2023 311 11 9 231 0 0 16 0 578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Branch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 505 32.1 15.7 15.4
1999 549 43.7 12.6 24.2
2000 601 49.2 12.2 14.1
2001 580 49.3 11.8 13.3
2002 649 46.4 14.0 13.7
2003 649 46.4 14.0 13.7
2004 687 47.0 14.6 12.1
2005 735 42.1 17.5 11.6
2006 785 44.6 17.6 13.9
2007 933 59.4 15.7 14.9
2008 968 60.9 15.9 20.4
2009 766 51.2 14.9 15.3
2010 773 51.1 15.1 17.2
2011 788 50.0 15.7 18.3
2012 883 62.2 14.1 21.3
2013 938 50.9 18.4 20.9
2014 952 53.1 17.9 20.6
2015 979 59.0 16.5 23.4
2016 1042 61.0 17.0 20
2017 1074 63.9 16.8 20.1
2018 1138 64.4 17.6 20.1
2019 559 42.2 13.2 22.7
2020 584 42.4 13.7 24.3
2021 581 40.6 14.2 28.9
2022 587 41.8 14.0 26.1
2023 578 42.8 13.4 26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Branch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 505 32.1 15.7 15.4
1999 549 43.7 12.6 24.2
2000 601 49.2 12.2 14.1
2001 580 49.3 11.8 13.3
2002 649 46.4 14.0 13.7
2003 649 46.4 14.0 13.7
2004 687 47.0 14.6 12.1
2005 735 42.1 17.5 11.6
2006 785 44.6 17.6 13.9
2007 933 59.4 15.7 14.9
2008 968 60.9 15.9 20.4
2009 766 51.2 14.9 15.3
2010 773 51.1 15.1 17.2
2011 788 50.0 15.7 18.3
2012 883 62.2 14.1 21.3
2013 938 50.9 18.4 20.9
2014 952 53.1 17.9 20.6
2015 979 59.0 16.5 23.4
2016 1042 61.0 17.0 20
2017 1074 63.9 16.8 20.1
2018 1138 64.4 17.6 20.1
2019 559 42.2 13.2 22.7
2020 584 42.4 13.7 24.3
2021 581 40.6 14.2 28.9
2022 587 41.8 14.0 26.1
2023 578 42.8 13.4 26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Branch Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (6.7%) $9,487 (93.3%) $10,170
2020 $672 (6.8%) $9,214 (93.2%) $9,886
2021 $635 (6.0%) $9,905 (94.0%) $10,540

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Branch Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 235th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Middle)5369
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))4866
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Middle)5852
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6354
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Middle)6672
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6264
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Middle)7565
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))7156
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Middle)7273
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6665
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Middle)7259
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6548
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Spring Branch Middle)8272
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Branch Middle)5754
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Comal Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Spring Branch Middle)95100
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Comal Independent School District (Isd))7766
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559578
 3.4%
African American411
 175%
American Indian00
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic201231
 14.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White333311
 6.6%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%26.6%
 3.9%


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Students at Spring Branch Middle are 54% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Spring Branch Middle usually go on to attend Smithson Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Spring Branch Middle.

Spring Branch Middle ranks 293rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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