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Spring Branch Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 355 students
 

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Posted March 13, 2012
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My daughter attended kindergarten at this school 2011 and unfortunately we had to move out of the state mid year. But in the time she spent there she made friends and loved her teachers who were so very supportive in making learning fun for her. We were sad to leave and were a little anxious about her new school experience. If it will live up to the high expectations set by Spring Branch and Mrs. Nicole Bunch my Daughters teacher there. We miss the school greatly, but because of the foundation given to my daughter at her K class by Mrs. Bunch and the other teachers she is thriving here in her new school. We wanted to thank Mrs. Bunch and the school for its support and positive energy for making our few months there a strong and successful one. I would recommend spring branch to any parent looking for a bully free and nurturing environment to sent their child to.
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Posted May 11, 2009
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My grand daughters have gone clear through this school, from K-5 to 5th grade. With a very few exceptions, Spring Branch is an awesome school, with an awesome principal and teachers (MOST teachers).

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Posted September 13, 2004
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I have two sons in special education and I am proud to say my children go to Spring Branch Elementary. After moving here from Maryland in 2000 with the school district there giving up on my oldest son, I came here and they have worked wonders for my child. Any child attending Spring Branch is very lucky. We have a new principal now and eventhough I haven't got to work with her long, I am sure she will be just as wonderful and caring to the students as Mr. Couch was.
—Submitted by Barbara Crane, a parent

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I've been a part of a school with such a strong sense of community. Mr. Couch has worked wonders for that school. It's a shame he's leaving after 12 years. What he's put together over the years is quite an accomplishment.
—Submitted by Mr. Jared, a staff

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

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Free or reduced-price lunch27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students32%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students69%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students85%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students72%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 75%
Black 12% 17%
Hispanic 8% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 2% 0%
Asian 1% 2%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 55%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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