SPRING OAKS MIDDLE

som.springbranchisd.com

565 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spring Oaks Middle School (SOMS) is a public institution located in Houston, Texas, serving as part of the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and college readiness. As part of the Spring Branch community, the school emphasizes a "Every Child" philosophy, aiming to provide equitable opportunities and rigorous instruction to a diverse student population, ensuring that every learner is prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school’s culture is built around community engagement and a supportive learning atmosphere. Through its website and district initiatives, Spring Oaks offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to keep students involved and motivated. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader Houston community, Spring Oaks Middle School strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

565

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRING OAKS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	485
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
485 (85.8%)
Black
35 (6.2%)
White
26 (4.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-4800
Website:	http://som.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 188