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Spring Forest Middle School vs. Cornerstone Academy

Should you attend Spring Forest Middle School or Cornerstone Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Spring Forest Middle School
14240 Memorial
Houston, TX 77079
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cornerstone Academy
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
n/a

Cornerstone Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Spring Forest Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Cornerstone Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
963 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spring Forest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cornerstone Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spring Forest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cornerstone Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spring Forest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cornerstone Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spring Forest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3658 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#52 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spring Forest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cornerstone Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in TX)
92%
(Top 1% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornerstone Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornerstone Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spring Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cornerstone Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Forest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cornerstone Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
308
135
Grade 7 Students
313
131
Grade 8 Students
342
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spring Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cornerstone Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spring Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cornerstone Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spring Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cornerstone Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
35%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spring Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cornerstone Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spring Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cornerstone Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spring Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cornerstone Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spring Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cornerstone Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spring Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cornerstone Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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