SPRING SHADOWS

ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
2017-2018

Mission Statement:
Spring Shadows Elementary provides a safe and loving environment where
personalized learning challenges the whole child to fulfill their academic and
social potential.

Vision Statement:
9725 Kempwood Drive
At Spring Shadows Elementary we educate learners to build confidence, have
Houston, TX 77080 social responsibility, and strive for academic excellence.
713-252-7000

Core Beliefs:
Hours of Operation: 1. Each student has unique intellectual, emotional, social, and physical qualities.
2. We embrace a childs individual values, interests, and personalities.
Monday Friday 3. Parents are confident in their childs social and intellectual educational growth.
4. Educators lead their craft by preparing learners in our fast changing world.
7:20 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
 Teacher Populations
Rachel Martinez Cindy Gardner Cindy Rodriguez Total Staff: 67
Principal Assistant Principal Dean of Students Professional Staff: 62
Teachers: 53
Professional Support: 7
Campus Administrators: 3
Educational Aides: 4

Ethnic Distribution by Teacher:

African American 2%
Hispanic 59%
White 38%
Asian 2%

Distribution of Teachers by Sex:

Males 15%
Females 85%
Years of Teaching Experience at SSE: Our Spring Shadows Elementary faculty boasts
many educational backgrounds. Among our
Beginning Teachers 4% hard working staff, 72% hold a Bachelors
1-5 years 42% degree, 26% have acquired a Masters degree,
6-10 years 20% and 2% have their Doctorate degree.
11-20 years 24%
Over 20 years 10%
Get To Know Our Campus: Get To Know Our Campus:
Student Population Ethnic Distribution
Total Students: 736 Hispanic: 80.6%

Economically Disadvantaged: 82.3% African American: 7.9%

Limited English Proficient (LEP): 55.3 % White: 5.6%

At Risk Population: 79.6% American Indian: 3.4%

Asian: 0.8%
Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Two or More Races: 1.5%

Spring Shadows
Accountability Rating
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
2016-2017: Met
Standard
Math 71% 67% 75%
Reading 68% 64% 67%
Writing 69%
Science 63%
 SSE Programs:
Spring Shadows Elementary offers many programs. We house a Kinder through Fifth Grade
Bilingual and Special Education program. We offer our students an opportunity to qualify for the
Gifted and Talented program every year. We have started school wide initiatives like Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Project Class, which focuses on the whole child by
teaching social and emotional skills that students can use beyond the school environment. Spring
Shadows also values teaching beyond the academics and we have many after school opportunities like
cheerleading, after school tutoring, sports, and Student Council. We are partnered with United Way
and Magic Moments Hooves for Hope Program.
 References

Texas Education Agency. (2015). Spring Shadows Elementary 2015-2016 Texas Academic Performance Report [Data file].

Retrieved from: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport//tapr/2015/index.html