Excellent
#1034 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 12% in state
Rough Hollow EL
Elementary School · Lake Travis ISD · Spicewood, TX
A Lake Travis ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4219 BEE CREEK RD, Spicewood, TX 78669
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rough Hollow EL score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rough Hollow EL 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average367/100K
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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
$126,422
Median home value
$576,200
Median rent
$1,940/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78669; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serene Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Lakeway ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| West Cypress Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Bee Cave ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 826 | 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
- #3 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
Rough Hollow EL is listed in LAKE TRAVIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rough Hollow EL
Rough Hollow EL is a public elementary school in Spicewood, TX, part of Lake Travis ISD, serving approximately 751 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rough Hollow EL
What grades does Rough Hollow EL serve?
Rough Hollow EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rough Hollow EL?
Rough Hollow EL has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rough Hollow EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Rough Hollow EL is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rough Hollow EL rank in TX?
Rough Hollow EL ranks #1,034 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rough Hollow EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Rough Hollow EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rough Hollow EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rough Hollow EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Rough Hollow EL a charter school?
No, Rough Hollow EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rough Hollow EL a Title I school?
No, Rough Hollow EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rough Hollow EL?
3.7% of students at Rough Hollow EL 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (737) 931-3000
- Area population (ZIP 78669)
- 11,980
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 78669; 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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