Excellent
#949 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 11% in state
Westwood H S
High School · Round Rock ISD · Austin, TX
A Round Rock ISD high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12400 MELLOW MEADOW DR, Austin, TX 78750
- Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westwood H S score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westwood H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,722
Median home value
$552,800
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
63.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Endeavor AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 961 | Compare → |
| Hill Country Christian School of AustinPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Lake Travis Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Lake Travis Stem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Round Rock ISD
- Schools in district
- 60
- Rank in district
- #18 of 55
- District spending per student
- $10,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood H S is listed in ROUND ROCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood H S
Westwood H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Round Rock ISD, serving approximately 2,792 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Westwood H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood H S
What grades does Westwood H S serve?
Westwood H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood H S?
Westwood H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood H S rank in TX?
Westwood H S ranks #949 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Westwood H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Westwood H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood H S has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Westwood H S a charter school?
No, Westwood H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood H S a Title I school?
No, Westwood H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood H S?
11.1% of students at Westwood H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (512) 464-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 78750)
- 29,322
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78750; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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