Lake Travis Middle

Lake Travis Middle serves 895 students in grades 6-8 in the Spicewood area of Travis County, Texas. With 54 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners. The school currently ranks in the 20th percentile among Texas middle schools, placing it at #6838 out of 8598 schools statewide, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10.

While this indicates significant room for academic growth, the school serves a community with strong educational values and resources that could support improvement efforts. Lake Travis Middle draws from a well-educated and affluent community in the 78669 zip code area, where 54% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $125,600. The area maintains a low poverty rate of just 7.2%, with median home values of $548,300 reflecting the desirability of this part of Travis County.

The school's rural setting near town provides students with a more spacious, natural environment while still maintaining access to community resources and amenities that support both educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Located in a rural area, Lake Travis Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.