Excellent
#846 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
Sycamore Springs Middle
Middle School · Dripping Springs ISD · Dripping Springs, TX
A Dripping Springs ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P O BOX 479, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
- Math 64% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Springs Middle score 72% 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 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sycamore 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesa Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Dripping Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 920 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dripping Springs ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Sycamore Springs Middle is listed in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Springs Middle
Sycamore Springs Middle is a public middle school in Dripping Springs, TX, part of Dripping Springs ISD, serving approximately 1,016 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Springs Middle
What grades does Sycamore Springs Middle serve?
Sycamore Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Springs Middle?
Sycamore Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,016 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Middle is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Springs Middle rank in TX?
Sycamore Springs Middle ranks #846 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sycamore Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Sycamore Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Springs Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Sycamore Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Sycamore Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hays County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (512) 858-3600
- Area population (ZIP 78620)
- 20,624
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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