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Spring Independent School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

16717 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77090
Harris County
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PH: (281) 891-6000
FAX: (281) 891-6110

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Grades PK-12
32,137 students
40 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

89% (2009)

91% (2008)

92% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

Math

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

79% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading

78% (2009)

80% (2008)

81% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

91% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2009.

Math

86% (2009)

83% (2008)

85% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading

89% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Science

81% (2009)

82% (2008)

78% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 84% in 2009.

Math

90% (2009)

90% (2008)

91% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading

88% (2009)

91% (2008)

93% (2007)

91% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

74% (2008)

71% (2007)

76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading

83% (2009)

85% (2008)

83% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Writing

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 93% in 2009.

Math

71% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

91% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

Social Studies

92% (2009)

89% (2008)

89% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 92% in 2009.

Science

65% (2009)

64% (2008)

66% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Science was 72% in 2009.

Math

77% (2009)

78% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading

83% (2009)

81% (2008)

84% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math

50% (2009)

50% (2008)

56% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies

86% (2009)

84% (2008)

84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science

57% (2009)

53% (2008)

49% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts

84% (2009)

77% (2008)

79% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math

52% (2009)

54% (2008)

52% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies

96% (2009)

94% (2008)

90% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science

78% (2009)

72% (2008)

62% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts

91% (2009)

85% (2008)

84% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math

75% (2009)

70% (2008)

65% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
African American	84%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	83%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	68%
Not special education	90%
Limited English proficient	91%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	80%
African American	74%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	82%
Native American	100%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	61%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	84%
Not limited English proficient	81%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	78%
Female	82%
Male	75%
African American	71%
Asian	94%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	46%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	77%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	97%

Writing	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	89%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	89%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	65%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	85%
Male	86%
African American	78%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	93%
Special education	60%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	90%
Male	88%
African American	85%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	90%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	61%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	79%
Male	84%
African American	76%
Asian	95%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	80%
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	77%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	66%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	83%
Non-migrant	81%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	90%
Female	90%
Male	89%
African American	84%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	67%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	90%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Non-migrant	90%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	100%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	86%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	54%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	90%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
African American	61%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	74%
Native American	100%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
Not economically disadvantaged	80%
Special education	31%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	62%
Not limited English proficient	71%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	87%
Male	79%
African American	80%
Asian	91%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	36%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	92%
Female	96%
Male	88%
African American	92%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	55%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	66%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
African American	61%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	67%
Not economically disadvantaged	77%
Special education	20%
Not special education	74%
Limited English proficient	50%
Not limited English proficient	72%
Non-migrant	71%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	95%
African American	95%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	69%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	81%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
African American	89%
Asian	99%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	63%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	67%
African American	56%
Asian	88%
Hispanic	64%
Native American	n/a
White	83%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Not economically disadvantaged	76%
Special education	27%
Not special education	67%
Limited English proficient	29%
Not limited English proficient	67%
Non-migrant	65%
Gifted/talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
African American	70%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	74%
Not economically disadvantaged	82%
Special education	35%
Not special education	80%
Limited English proficient	59%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Non-migrant	77%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	83%
Female	86%
Male	80%
African American	78%
Asian	97%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
Not economically disadvantaged	88%
Special education	34%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	42%
Not limited English proficient	84%
Non-migrant	83%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	51%
Male	48%
African American	40%
Asian	85%
Hispanic	49%
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Special education	7%
Not special education	54%
Limited English proficient	20%
Not limited English proficient	51%
Non-migrant	50%
Gifted/talented	99%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	85%
African American	81%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	85%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	82%
Not economically disadvantaged	90%
Special education	49%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	47%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	57%
Female	54%
Male	59%
African American	47%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	54%
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Special education	12%
Not special education	60%
Limited English proficient	17%
Not limited English proficient	58%
Non-migrant	57%
Gifted/talented	96%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	78%
African American	80%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	81%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	36%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	33%
Not limited English proficient	85%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	52%
Female	52%
Male	52%
African American	42%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	53%
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Not economically disadvantaged	59%
Special education	11%
Not special education	55%
Limited English proficient	27%
Not limited English proficient	53%
Non-migrant	52%
Gifted/talented	93%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	95%
African American	95%
Asian	98%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	63%
Not special education	98%
Limited English proficient	70%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	77%
Male	80%
African American	74%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	72%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	29%
Not special education	82%
Limited English proficient	40%
Not limited English proficient	80%
Non-migrant	78%
Gifted/talented	96%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	91%
Female	94%
Male	88%
African American	90%
Asian	96%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	37%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	38%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	75%
African American	69%
Asian	90%
Hispanic	75%
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	71%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	16%
Not special education	79%
Limited English proficient	34%
Not limited English proficient	76%
Non-migrant	75%
Gifted/talented	97%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2008-2009 this district was rated "Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was not acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for any indicators.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

ACT Results

Composite

	This District¹	State Average¹	National Average²
Graduating class of 2006	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2005	19	20	21
Graduating class of 2004	20	20	21

¹Source: TX Education Agency
²Source: ACT

About the Tests

The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

More about the tests

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	12%	8%
1 to 5 years	40%	30%
6 to 10 years	19%	20%
11 to 20 years	15%	23%
21 or more years	13%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	19	19
Grade 1	19	19
Grade 2	20	19
Grade 3	20	19
Grade 4	20	20
Grade 5	21	22
Grade 6	21	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	10	22
English (middle and high school)	21	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	23	21
Math (middle and high school)	21	20
Science (middle and high school)	22	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	22	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Black	39%	14%
Hispanic	38%	47%
White	19%	35%
Asian or Pacific Islander	5%	3%
Native American	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	65%	55%
Special education	10%	10%
Gifted/talented students	11%	8%
Limited English proficient	15%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,284	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Support services	9%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >