Excellent
#678 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Bee Cave Middle
Middle School · Lake Travis ISD · Austin, TX
A Lake Travis ISD middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5400 VAIL DIVIDE, Austin, TX 78738
- Math 76% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bee Cave Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bee Cave Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,911
Median home value
$754,600
Median rent
$1,915/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Travis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Hudson Bend MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 840 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lake Travis ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bee Cave Middle is listed in LAKE TRAVIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bee Cave Middle
Bee Cave Middle is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Lake Travis ISD, serving approximately 862 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bee Cave Middle
What grades does Bee Cave Middle serve?
Bee Cave Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bee Cave Middle?
Bee Cave Middle has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bee Cave Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bee Cave Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bee Cave Middle rank in TX?
Bee Cave Middle ranks #678 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bee Cave Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bee Cave Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Bee Cave Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bee Cave Middle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Bee Cave Middle a charter school?
No, Bee Cave Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bee Cave Middle a Title I school?
No, Bee Cave Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (737) 931-2400
- Area population (ZIP 78738)
- 28,790
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 78738; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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