Sycamore Springs Middle

Summary:

Sycamore Springs Middle is a public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the highly-ranked Dripping Springs Independent School District, which is ranked 32nd out of 968 districts in the state.

Sycamore Springs Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as its African American and special education populations. Sycamore Springs Middle students significantly outperform the state and district averages on STAAR tests, with exceptional performance in Algebra I. The school has also maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past 5 years, indicating exceptional student support and retention.

While Sycamore Springs Middle outperforms the nearby Dripping Springs Middle School, it faces stronger competition from schools in the neighboring Eanes Independent School District, such as West Ridge Middle and Bee Cave Middle, which also rank among the top middle schools in Texas. However, Sycamore Springs Middle has maintained its high academic performance over the past 5 years, with consistent rankings in the top 5% of Texas middle schools, making it a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
       Austin, TX  78737


(512) 858-3600

District: Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,854 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Springs Middle usually attend:

High:    Dripping Springs High School

Feeder schools for Sycamore Springs Middle:

Elementary:    Rooster Springs Elementary
    Sycamore Springs Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,019

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.1%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.9% Help


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Compare Details Sycamore Springs Middle ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Middle is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Springs Middle is $8,854.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sycamore Springs Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Springs Middle 146th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sycamore Springs Middle in the ranking list.)

Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd) 32nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sycamore Springs Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.99 171st 2193 92.2%
2021 91.55 134th 2252 94.0%
2022 92.84 97th 2254 95.7%
2023 93.80 84th 2330 96.4%
2024 90.00 146th 2361 93.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.69 117th 720 83.8%
2019 57.26 287th 753 61.9%
2021 79.25 92nd 743 87.6%
2022 85.90 55th 813 93.2%
2023 89.57 40th 817 95.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.83 336th 1376 75.6%
2019 51.62 531st 1445 63.3%
2021 74.55 169th 1592 89.4%
2022 61.79 408th 1643 75.2%
2023 57.13 548th 1720 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 364th 1597 77.2%
2019 79.77 126th 1626 92.3%
2021 91.50 43rd 1712 97.5%
2022 92.88 41st 1757 97.7%
2023 85.68 104th 1815 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.62 243rd 2039 88.1%
2019 61.59 591st 2073 71.5%
2021 71.02 374th 2172 82.8%
2022 62.65 580th 2220 73.9%
2023 78.21 258th 2251 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.01 121st 2008 94.0%
2019 86.58 184th 2047 91.0%
2021 90.97 118th 2151 94.5%
2022 91.71 100th 2221 95.5%
2023 92.03 91st 2241 95.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.43 112th 1430 92.2%
2019 73.13 310th 1446 78.6%
2021 82.69 94th 1501 93.7%
2022 75.70 255th 1488 82.9%
2023 80.21 56th 1481 96.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 469th 2008 76.6%
2019 65.76 411th 2058 80.0%
2021 78.89 180th 2118 91.5%
2022 81.35 190th 2182 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.66 93rd 2030 95.4%
2019 89.63 146th 2069 92.9%
2021 90.58 126th 2168 94.2%
2022 92.42 100th 2228 95.5%
2023 94.77 68th 2245 97.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 137th 587 76.7%
2019 57.91 276th 594 53.5%
2021 57.71 251st 589 57.4%
2022 47.42 368th 606 39.3%
2023 57.39 292nd 616 52.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.08 130th 1167 88.9%
2022 98.37 11th 1251 99.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.35 106th 1895 94.4%
2019 81.27 214th 1935 88.9%
2021 94.50 45th 2043 97.8%
2022 91.94 80th 2077 96.1%
2023 92.07 75th 2116 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sycamore Springs Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.61 200th 1673 88.0%
2019 81.94 213th 1684 87.4%
2021 78.85 231st 1700 86.4%
2022 83.45 157th 1723 90.9%
2023 87.12 116th 1749 93.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sycamore Springs Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 555 13 24 112 5 0 34 0 743
2019 597 8 18 147 3 0 35 0 808
2020 593 9 16 145 3 0 34 0 800
2021 629 7 19 167 0 1 34 0 857
2022 675 13 31 157 0 4 41 0 921
2023 735 8 38 192 0 4 42 0 1019

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sycamore Springs Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 743 47.7 15.5 3.2
2019 808 53.7 15.0 3.7
2020 800 54.7 14.6 3
2021 857 55.6 15.3 2.9
2022 921 61.5 14.9 3.9
2023 1019 64.9 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sycamore Springs Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 743 47.7 15.5 3.2
2019 808 53.7 15.0 3.7
2020 800 54.7 14.6 3
2021 857 55.6 15.3 2.9
2022 921 61.5 14.9 3.9
2023 1019 64.9 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Springs Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $550 (6.7%) $7,689 (93.3%) $8,240
2020 $553 (6.4%) $8,090 (93.6%) $8,643
2021 $589 (6.7%) $8,266 (93.4%) $8,854

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Springs Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 171st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 84th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Middle)6281
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5777
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Middle)4455
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Middle)6575
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6374
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Middle)6575
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Sycamore Springs Middle)7887
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))7482
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Springs Middle)9083
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))8279
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Sycamore Springs Middle)8384
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))7786
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sycamore Springs Middle)4864
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))4854
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Sycamore Springs Middle)97100
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dripping Springs Independent School District (Isd))6261
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8081019
 26.1%
African American88
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1838
 111.1%
Hispanic147192
 30.6%
Pacific Islander04
White597735
 23.1%
Two or More Races3542
 20%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Springs Middle

Students at Sycamore Springs Middle are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Yes. Sycamore Springs Middle ranks in the top 6.2% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Sycamore Springs Middle usually go on to attend Dripping Springs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,019 students attended Sycamore Springs Middle.


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