Very Good
#2807 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Dripping Springs Middle
Middle School · Dripping Springs ISD · Dripping Springs, TX
A Dripping Springs ISD middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dripping Springs Middle score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dripping Springs 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average469/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,551
Median home value
$624,800
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
61.8%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,016 | 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.
Dripping Springs ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,459NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dripping Springs Middle is listed in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dripping Springs Middle
Dripping Springs Middle is a public middle school in Dripping Springs, TX, part of Dripping Springs ISD, serving approximately 920 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,807 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dripping Springs Middle
What grades does Dripping Springs Middle serve?
Dripping Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dripping Springs Middle?
Dripping Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dripping Springs Middle rank in TX?
Dripping Springs Middle ranks #2,807 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dripping Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dripping Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Dripping Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dripping Springs Middle has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dripping Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Dripping Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dripping Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Dripping Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 920
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (512) 858-3400
- Area population (ZIP 78620)
- 20,624
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 78620; 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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