Lake Travis ISD School District
School District · Austin, Texas
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
11,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
11,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#306 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,944
$2,024 vs Texas median
District size
11,272 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Lake Travis ISD ranks #306 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Lake Travis ISD's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are West Cypress Hills EL (8.3/10), Hudson Bend Middle (7.6/10), and Bee Cave Middle (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Travis ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Travis ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Cypress Hills EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hudson Bend Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Bee Cave Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Travis Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lakeway EL | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Pointe EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Serene Hills EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lake Travis H S | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lake Travis EL | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Bee Cave EL | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Travis ISD
Lake Travis ISD is a Austin, Texas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 11,272 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. District-level spending was $10,944 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Lake Travis ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is West Cypress Hills EL, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Travis ISD students show an average math proficiency of 77.2% and ELA proficiency of 80.3%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Travis ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Travis ISD with test data.
Schools in Lake Travis ISD
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Austin
- Total Enrollment
- 11,272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 679
- District spending per student
- $10,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Travis ISD?
Lake Travis ISD has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Travis ISD?
The average composite rating for Lake Travis ISD is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Travis ISD?
Lake Travis ISD's district-level spending was $10,944 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Travis ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Travis ISD is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Travis ISD?
West Cypress Hills EL is the highest-rated school in Lake Travis ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Travis ISD?
Across schools in Lake Travis ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Travis ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Lake Travis ISD has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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