Spring Branch ISD February 2023

GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN SBISD! SPOTLIGHT ONOUR STUDENTS

Students continue to exceed state and national averages in ACT scores A recent report shows that Spring Branch ISD high school students exceeded Texas and national average scores on the ACT, a standardized test used for college admissions. According to the report, SBISD’s Class of 2022 had higher average scores than the state and the national averages in every subject and composite scores over the past five years. They also had a far higher percentage of students meeting ACT college readiness indicators. As an example, 91% of SBISD students testing met ACT’s college readiness benchmark in English, compared to 52% in Texas and 53% nationwide. A total of 433 students from the 2022 graduating class took the ACT. Since 2006, SBISD has annually outperformed both the state and national composite scores for each graduating class.

J. Landon Short Mini Grant funds help SBISD teachers create mind-opening experiences for students Educators across Spring Branch ISD are dedicated to elevating students’ learning experiences, and programs like the J. Landon Short Mini Grants for Educators have allowed teachers to engage students in innovative activities that expand their Limitless Curiosity. Over the last 22 years, the program has awarded more than 900 grants. This year, $21,687.73 in grants were awarded to 34 grant winners thanks to the generous support of program sponsors First Community Credit Union, Spring Branch Education Foundation, Spring Branch Management District and interest earned through from the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Program endowment. Learn how you can be a Mini Grant sponsor. Email us: partner@springbranchisd.com .