Spring Branch Middle School in Houston, Texas on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Branch Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":15.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8555903,"projectId":9979937,"letterContent":"Students enjoyed reading a second book by Jason Reynolds. The book was relatable and impactful. We were able to make personal connections, and the book was highly motivating to read. The students were excited to follow the life of Ghost and find out what happens next.\r\n\r\nWe were able to pair the book with our writing assignments in our Memoir Journal. This helped the student to share and write more detailed accounts of their lives. The example of Ghost's life supported them in describing their own lives with more details. \r\n\r\nThis book was a huge success in supporting my students' growth in reading and writing.","fullyFundedDate":1769361231760,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-our-hands/9979937/","projectTitle":"Books in Our Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Underwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8555903_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659308597771","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8555903"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_10575","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1102,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":47,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.6,"schoolId":10575,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Branch Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Branch Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/spring-branch-independent-school-district/spring-branch-middle-school/10575"}

About this school

Spring Branch Middle School is a suburban public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Spring Branch Independent School District. It serves 1,102 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,102 Students

68 Teachers

1000 Piney Point Rd

Houston, TX 77024 View local requests

http://sbm.springbranchisd.com

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Spring Branch Middle School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Spring Branch Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Castelan

Ms. Underwood

Ms. Wood

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Spring Branch Middle School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Spring Branch Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 6, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.