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School school · Grades 1–12 · Spring Branch ISD

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Spring Branch Academic Institute

TEA rating A · score 100 of 100 (2025) · 174 students

Address: 14400 Fern, Houston, TX 77079

Phone: (713) 251-2277

Website: sbai.springbranchisd.com (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Spring Branch ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

461 homes for sale within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Spring Branch Academic Institute. We don't hold a published attendance boundary for this campus, so a home this close is not guaranteed to be zoned here.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Spring Branch Academic Institute at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 100 of 100

174

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

5.3:1

Students per teacher

1–12

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
100%
Meets grade level
99%
Masters grade level
93%

Teachers average 13.1 years of experience. Average teacher salary $70,260. Four-year graduation rate 100%.

TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A100
2024A100
2023A100
2022A99
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019A99
2018NRMet Standard99

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Ms Kayman Mciver (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Spring Branch Academic Institute. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$523,700Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$200Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
477Homes for saleright now
4.1Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Seller's market

477 homes are for sale within 3 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 4.1 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $523,700.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$482,500

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+14% YoY

a year ago: $425,000

86

Homes sold

last 30 days

-12% YoY

a year ago: 98

62

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

-13% YoY

a year ago: 71

$197

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+3% YoY

a year ago: $191

149

New listings

last 30 days

-28% YoY

a year ago: 207

86

Went pending

last 30 days

-14% YoY

a year ago: 100

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Spring Branch Academic Institute

What's Nearby

Scope: 313 places mapped within 3 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Spring Branch Academic Institute: 155 restaurants, 26 grocery stores, 23 schools, 20 places of worship, 17 gas stations, 16 banks, 14 coffee shops, 14 parks & trails, 7 gyms & fitness, 7 pharmacies, 5 post offices, 3 veterinary, 2 dog parks, 1 hospitals, 1 emergency rooms, 1 daycares, 1 libraries.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Spring Branch Academic Institute. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

4%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

1.2 mi

Nearest fire station

Houston Fire Department Station 78 (straight line)

72

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 47 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

12

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless1,000 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 90 homes for sale within 3 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

22min

Downtown Houston

18min

The Galleria

35min

Bush / IAH Airport

28min

Texas Medical Center

39min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

Good to know

Spring Branch Academic Institute: common questions

What is Spring Branch Academic Institute's TEA rating?
Spring Branch Academic Institute received a A (100 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a A in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Spring Branch Academic Institute?
We don't hold a published attendance boundary for Spring Branch Academic Institute, so this page shows the 477 homes for sale within 3 miles of the campus. A home that close is not guaranteed to be zoned here. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Spring Branch ISD for the most current information.
What grades does Spring Branch Academic Institute serve?
Spring Branch Academic Institute serves grades 1–12 and enrolls about 174 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Spring Branch Academic Institute?
The campus is at 14400 Fern, Houston, TX 77079. Call (713) 251-2277. Website: sbai.springbranchisd.com.

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Questions about Spring Branch Academic Institute

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Spring Branch Academic Institute are in Houston (475), Hockley (1). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near Spring Branch Academic Institute and what do they cost?

    There are 477 homes within 3 miles of Spring Branch Academic Institute for sale right now, with a median list price of $399,999 and a median of $184 per square foot. The median listing age is 60 days, and 31 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute are new or under contract?

    Right now the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute has 477 homes for sale, 18 listed recently and 97 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute by list price: 137 under $250K, 173 $250K to $500K, 120 $500K to $1M, 46 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Spring Branch Academic Institute have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute right now are Memorial Club T/H (18), Walnut Bend (11), Spinnaker Cove Condo (10), Fleetwood (9), Lakes Of Parkway (9), Retreat At Oak Park (8), Village West (7), Parkway Villages (7). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Spring Branch Academic Institute enrolled 174 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades 1 to 12. TEA reports about 5.3 students per teacher. Spring Branch Academic Institute is part of Spring Branch ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Spring Branch Academic Institute serve?

    Spring Branch Academic Institute serves grades 1 to 12 and is listed by TEA as a school campus in Spring Branch ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Campuses near Spring Branch Academic Institute: Thornwood Elementary (Elementary, 0.0 miles), Spring Forest Middle School (Middle, 0.3 miles), Stratford High School (High, 0.3 miles), Meadow Wood Elementary (Elementary, 0.4 miles), Nottingham Elementary (Elementary, 0.9 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    TEA reports that teachers at Spring Branch Academic Institute have an average of 13.1 years of experience and an average salary of $70,260, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Spring Branch Academic Institute's TEA accountability rating?

    Spring Branch Academic Institute received a A (100 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 A, 2023 A, 2022 A. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    On the STAAR tests at Spring Branch Academic Institute, all tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 99% reached Meets and 93% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What is the graduation rate at Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    TEA reports a graduation rate of 100.0% for Spring Branch Academic Institute in its 2024-25 report. Graduation rates describe one class and are reported by TEA on a lag, so use them as context alongside the campus's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Spring Branch Academic Institute before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Spring Branch ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute have had a price cut?

    About 38% of the 476 homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 22% to 34%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute, the monthly average time on the market ran from 65 to 110 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 476 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 102 days. About 38% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute is a seller's market right now: 4.1 months of supply, with 477 homes for sale against 696 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Spring Branch Academic Institute to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute to Downtown Houston is about 22 minutes, based on measured drive times from 90 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 18 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 35 minutes, Texas Medical Center 28 minutes, Hobby Airport 39 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute in a flood zone?

    About 4% of the homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute over the last six months had a median sale price of $523,700. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $389,900 to $567,500. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute is $200. In August it was $199, against $199 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Spring Branch Academic Institute in the past year?

    About 1,233 homes sold in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute over the 12 months to August 2026, and 696 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 1,188 sold, so sales were 4% higher in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Spring Branch Academic Institute, the median sale price was higher in 9 of those months and lower in 3. Closed sales over the 12 months were 4% more than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Within the area we map around Spring Branch Academic Institute, our What's Nearby data lists 26 grocery stores, 155 restaurants, 14 coffee shops, 14 parks, 7 pharmacies, 16 banks, 17 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Around Spring Branch Academic Institute, 12 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Of the 477 homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute, 23 are new construction and 454 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Spring Branch Academic Institute?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around Spring Branch Academic Institute: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,280 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 48 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,241 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 47 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,702 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 47 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 4,130 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 31 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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