Skip to main content

Excellent

#377 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 4% in state

Spicewood EL

Elementary School · Round Rock ISD · Austin, TX

A Round Rock ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11601 OLSON DR, Austin, TX 78750

  • Math 80% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 87% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+36.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$10,955
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Spicewood EL score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

7.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Spicewood 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anderson Mill ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.5 mi501Compare →
Casa De Ninos Bilingual Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi24Compare →
Canyon Creek ELEnrollment path unverified9.3K–51.3 mi349Compare →
Purple Sage ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.3 mi470Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Round Rock ISD

Schools in district
60
Rank in district
#6 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

Spicewood EL is listed in ROUND ROCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Spicewood EL

Spicewood EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Round Rock ISD, serving approximately 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spicewood EL

What grades does Spicewood EL serve?

Spicewood EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Spicewood EL?

Spicewood EL has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spicewood EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Spicewood EL is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spicewood EL rank in TX?

Spicewood EL ranks #377 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Spicewood EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Spicewood EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Spicewood EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spicewood EL has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spicewood EL a charter school?

No, Spicewood EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Spicewood EL a Title I school?

No, Spicewood EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spicewood EL?

7.8% of students at Spicewood 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
681
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 78750)
29,322
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
40.4
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 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.