SPRING FOREST MIDDLE

sfm.springbranchisd.com

962 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spring Forest Middle School (SFMS) is a public institution located in the Memorial area of Houston, Texas, serving as part of the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD). The school caters to students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience. Situated in a well-established community, the school benefits from a diverse student body and a focus on preparing middle schoolers for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Spring Forest Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, fine arts, and various student organizations, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing technology and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of its students. With its proximity to the heart of the Memorial district, SFMS maintains strong ties with the local community, emphasizing parent involvement and a shared commitment to student success.

962

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPRING FOREST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	414
Black	148
Asian	47
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

Hispanic
414 (43.0 %)
White
323 (33.6 %)
Black
148 (15.4 %)
Asian
47 (4.9 %)
Two or More
27 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)251-4600
Website:	http://sfm.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	962
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	460
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 334

Grade 8 319