Spring Leadership Academy

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Spring Leadership Academy ranks 848 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spring Leadership Academy is a public middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Leadership Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (60.87%) compared to the district and state averages. The school also performs exceptionally well academically, outperforming the Spring Independent School District and the state of Texas in several areas, including STAAR Reading proficiency rates. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as African American, Asian, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, Spring Leadership Academy has maintained low dropout rates, which are lower than the district and state averages.

While Spring Leadership Academy faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (84.16%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has shown steady improvement over time, moving from a 1-star to a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to other middle schools in the area, Spring Leadership Academy generally outperforms its peers in the Spring Independent School District, such as Edwin M. Wells Middle and Stelle Claughton Middle. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Klein Independent School District, such as Wunderlich Intermediate and Strack Intermediate.

Detail:

Public 6-8

12625 River Laurel Dr
Houston, TX 77014-4299

(281) 891-8050

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
848^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,655

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.0%

African American:

31.6%

White:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Leadership Academy ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.07. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Spring Leadership Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58%), African American (31.6%), White (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Leadership Academy is 11.6, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Spring Leadership Academy employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Leadership Academy is $12,655, which is the highest among 9 middle schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Leadership Academy 848^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Spring Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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White students:

Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	19.19	1909^th	2252	15.2%
2022	31.32	1592^nd	2254	29.4%
2023	52.35	1005^th	2330	56.9%
2024	57.07	848^th	2361	64.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.04	913^th	1592	42.7%
2022	49.42	666^th	1643	59.5%
2023	64.21	405^th	1720	76.5%
2024	62.48	453^rd	1760	74.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.11	1149^th	1712	32.9%
2022	70.12	234^th	1757	86.7%
2023	72.39	232^nd	1815	87.2%
2024	58.74	562^nd	1881	70.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.01	1742^nd	2172	19.8%
2022	40.52	1315^th	2220	40.8%
2023	65.53	547^th	2251	75.7%
2024	71.18	389^th	2224	82.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	15.90	1944^th	2151	9.6%
2022	27.13	1719^th	2221	22.6%
2023	46.03	1162^nd	2241	48.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.58	1310^th	1501	12.7%
2022	35.62	1144^th	1488	23.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.03	1679^th	2118	20.7%
2022	43.87	1114^th	2182	48.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	25.34	1684^th	2168	22.3%
2022	35.13	1469^th	2228	34.1%
2023	57.33	831^st	2245	63.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.38	474^th	616	23.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	21.50	1097^th	1213	9.6%
2022	32.49	883^rd	1251	29.4%
2023	71.73	257^th	1273	79.8%
2024	76.32	191^st	1271	85.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.39	1564^th	2043	23.4%
2022	41.91	1178^th	2077	43.3%
2023	60.67	652^nd	2116	69.2%
2024	62.55	585^th	2108	72.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.59	14^th	28	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Spring Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.05	1577^th	1749	9.8%
2024	42.65	1021^st	1724	40.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Spring Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	14	112	3	244	6	6	385
2021	12	99	8	268	8	6	401
2022	13	103	6	237	4	5	368
2023	18	87	7	196	9	5	322
2024	24	128	3	235	12	3	405

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	385	20.8	18.4	86.5
2021	401	28.3	14.1	90.8
2022	368	31.9	11.5	88.6
2023	322	30.7	10.4	84.2
2024	405	34.8	11.6	85.2

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 Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	385	20.8	18.4	86.5
2021	401	28.3	14.1	90.8
2022	368	31.9	11.5	88.6
2023	322	30.7	10.4	84.2
2024	405	34.8	11.6	85.2

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 Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,717 (14.3%)	$10,252 (85.7%)	$11,969
2021	$1,712 (13.5%)	$10,942 (86.5%)	$12,655

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Spring Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Leadership Academy	Public	6-8	12625 River Laurel Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8050	405	35	11.6	85.2%	24 (5.9%)	128 (31.6%)	235 (58.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	57.1	848^th of 2361 public middle schools	64.1%		52.4	1005^th of 2330 public middle schools	56.9%	157	86.7			61.7	55.6	67.4	15.9	40.5	60.8	46.1	30.3	$12,655	$1,712	$10,942
Idea Spears College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	2010 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 366-1309	521	27	19.3	90.8%	5 (1.0%)	160 (30.7%)	347 (66.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29.5	1750^th of 2361 public middle schools	25.9%		23.6	1876^th of 2330 public middle schools	19.5%	126	17.6	40.3	62.6	33.3	40.2	41.2	22.8	33.1			16.8	$14,204	$2,137	$12,067
Stelle Claughton Middle	Public	6-8	3000 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7650	898	60	14.9	96.3%	16 (1.8%)	288 (32.1%)	541 (60.2%)	26 (2.9%)	14 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.1%)	19.9	2031^st of 2361 public middle schools	14.0%		16.5	2076^th of 2330 public middle schools	10.9%	45	83.9			21.3	31.3	35.7	15.2	14.3	44.5	14.0	9.6	$11,202	$1,587	$9,615
Plummer Middle	Public	6-8	11429 Spears Gears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 539-4000	860	69	12.5	93.3%	11 (1.3%)	264 (30.7%)	567 (65.9%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.0%)	15.3	2147^th of 2361 public middle schools	9.1%		12.4	2159^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.3%	12	97.1			21.8	19.9	33.7	14.0	9.9	17.1	13.8	21.5	$10,066	$2,324	$7,742
Edward Roberson Middle	Public	6-8	12430 Veterans Memorial Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7700	816	50	16.3	80.4%	27 (3.3%)	196 (24.0%)	526 (64.5%)	37 (4.5%)	24 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	90.9	131^st of 2361 public middle schools	94.5%		89.6	146^th of 2330 public middle schools	93.7%	15	100.0			82.7	84.8	92.0	53.9	53.7	87.9	84.4	49.0	$10,148	$1,349	$8,799
Bammel Middle	Public	6-8	16711 Ella Blvd	Houston	77090	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7900	804	54	14.9	97.4%	9 (1.1%)	454 (56.5%)	307 (38.2%)	7 (0.9%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.5%)	8.3	2283^rd of 2361 public middle schools	3.3%		7.7	2252^nd of 2330 public middle schools	3.3%	31	72.7			21.6	19.9	25.1	7.9	7.4	13.9	3.7	3.3	$11,298	$1,434	$9,863
Harmony School Of Technology-Houston	Public, Charter	6-8	3203 N Sam Houston Pkwy W	Houston	77038	Harris County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston North	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 444-1555	691	41	16.8	83.9%	21 (3.0%)	124 (17.9%)	480 (69.5%)	55 (8.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	53.4	962^nd of 2361 public middle schools	59.3%		53.3	978^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.0%	16	93.0	100.0		56.4	62.1	62.8	36.7	41.3	42.9	22.0	17.7	$9,241	$1,101	$8,140
Wunderlich Intermediate	Public	6-8	11800 Misty Vly	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 249-5200	1,226	102	11.9	82.9%	30 (2.4%)	267 (21.8%)	803 (65.5%)	93 (7.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.1%)	48	1130^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.1%		33.2	1623^rd of 2330 public middle schools	30.3%	493	68.0	100.0		46.9	47.8	49.5	33.5	32.6	37.4	38.2	34.7	$10,191	$1,660	$8,531
Edwin M Wells Middle	Public	6-8	4033 Gladeridge Dr	Houston	77068	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7750	841	60	13.9	93.3%	21 (2.5%)	391 (46.5%)	378 (44.9%)	20 (2.4%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (2.3%)	23.2	1932^nd of 2361 public middle schools	18.2%		20	1988^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.7%	56	94.4			32.6	38.6	43.9	8.9	19.7	33.3	20.6	9.0	$10,069	$1,306	$8,763
Shotwell Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6515 Trl Vly Way	Houston	77086	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0960	929	76	12.2	91.1%	15 (1.6%)	195 (21.0%)	683 (73.5%)	25 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	23.1	1939^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.9%		21.6	1932^nd of 2330 public middle schools	17.1%	7	96.0			33.5	37.3	41.7	19.5	8.6	33.8	21.8	11.1	$10,064	$2,419	$7,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Leadership Academy

What is the racial makeup of Spring Leadership Academy?

Students at Spring Leadership Academy are 58% Hispanic, 32% African American, 6% White, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Spring Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Spring Leadership Academy.

What district is Spring Leadership Academy in?

Spring Independent School District (Isd)

Is Spring Leadership Academy a good school?

Spring Leadership Academy ranks 848^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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