Patsy Sommer Elementary

Summary:

Patsy Sommer Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 982 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Round Rock Independent School District, which is ranked 216 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Patsy Sommer Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with over 90% of students proficient or better in reading and math on the STAAR tests. This academic performance significantly outpaces the district and state averages. The school has a unique student population, with a high percentage of Asian students (60.18%) and a very low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (2.31% to 5.22% over the past three years). This is in contrast to the more diverse and economically mixed student populations at nearby schools like Ronald Reagan Elementary and Forest North Elementary.

The combination of Patsy Sommer Elementary's academic excellence, unique student population, and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that the school may have access to additional resources, specialized programs, or other factors that contribute to its outstanding performance. Understanding the reasons behind the school's success could provide valuable lessons for other schools seeking to improve their own academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16200 Avery Ranch Blvd
       Austin, TX  78717


(512) 704-0600

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,442 Help


Students who attend Patsy Sommer Elementary usually attend:

High:    Round Rock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  874

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
58.9%
White:
23.0%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.1% Help


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Compare Details Patsy Sommer Elementary ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (58.9%), White (23%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patsy Sommer Elementary is 15. 32 elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patsy Sommer Elementary is $7,442. 33 elementary schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patsy Sommer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Patsy Sommer Elementary 19th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Patsy Sommer Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patsy Sommer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.76 101st 3884 97.4%
2010 83.69 229th 3937 94.2%
2011 85.38 163rd 4095 96.0%
2012 91.57 143rd 4206 96.6%
2013 92.43 99th 4221 97.7%
2014 92.13 96th 4260 97.7%
2015 93.37 48th 4320 98.9%
2016 93.14 55th 4286 98.7%
2017 98.59 49th 4329 98.9%
2018 98.72 31st 4359 99.3%
2019 98.41 46th 4479 99.0%
2021 99.36 27th 4578 99.4%
2022 98.85 24th 4581 99.5%
2023 98.66 37th 4647 99.2%
2024 99.16 19th 4675 99.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.22 74th 1046 92.9%
2019 84.64 90th 1112 91.9%
2021 70.90 220th 961 77.1%
2022 84.45 94th 1004 90.6%
2023 73.63 235th 1099 78.6%
2024 86.30 69th 1114 93.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.56 74th 3226 97.7%
2019 93.46 70th 3333 97.9%
2021 97.83 42nd 3446 98.8%
2022 97.00 28th 3487 99.2%
2023 97.47 30th 3556 99.2%
2024 98.73 14th 3638 99.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 499th 3558 86.0%
2019 73.29 475th 3684 87.1%
2021 89.15 155th 3799 95.9%
2022 96.88 41st 3952 99.0%
2023 88.55 207th 4086 94.9%
2024 90.86 147th 4261 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.57 323rd 4264 92.4%
2019 53.10 1830th 4309 57.5%
2021 99.89 8th 4451 99.8%
2022 87.84 230th 4477 94.9%
2023 57.80 1663rd 4521 63.2%
2024 82.08 395th 4560 91.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.06 38th 4306 99.1%
2019 97.50 53rd 4348 98.8%
2021 99.07 28th 4499 99.4%
2022 98.52 17th 4561 99.6%
2023 98.52 29th 4588 99.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 416th 3106 86.6%
2019 77.63 171st 3184 94.6%
2021 78.95 402nd 3006 86.6%
2022 77.41 205th 2958 93.1%
2023 76.70 127th 2980 95.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.19 131st 4240 96.9%
2019 78.72 463rd 4295 89.2%
2021 98.61 36th 4331 99.2%
2022 98.42 23rd 4461 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.50 31st 4319 99.3%
2019 98.45 37th 4357 99.2%
2021 99.00 32nd 4498 99.3%
2022 98.21 32nd 4563 99.3%
2023 97.92 45th 4585 99.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.01 53rd 1005 94.7%
2019 83.80 54th 1009 94.6%
2021 83.72 80th 967 91.7%
2022 83.52 56th 957 94.1%
2023 85.59 30th 1015 97.0%
2024 84.56 34th 1035 96.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.40 109th 2421 95.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.89 173rd 4168 95.8%
2019 93.96 109th 4188 97.4%
2021 97.55 60th 4329 98.6%
2022 86.08 315th 4376 92.8%
2023 93.75 117th 4401 97.3%
2024 97.66 35th 4431 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Patsy Sommer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.42 175th 3127 94.4%
2019 89.21 138th 3142 95.6%
2021 90.45 107th 3082 96.5%
2022 88.75 142nd 3082 95.4%
2023 86.04 215th 3106 93.1%
2024 93.32 58th 3078 98.1%
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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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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Open Quote I LOVE this school. My son oes to KG@Patsy Sommer in Mrs. Stroh's class. I am very happy on what he has learned in just one year. His teacher takes personal interests in children and keeps parents informed. We love Mr. Pratz (principal of the school). he is very loving and welcoming. My son loves him. They have a good rules and reward policy for good and bad student behaviors.

Overall, i am very pleased with the school, the content they are teaching and keeping parents involved. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Patsy Sommer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 387 26 197 88 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2010 571 36 279 125 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
2011 458 31 300 152 0 0 44 0 985
2012 534 34 299 168 3 0 62 0 1100
2013 401 20 250 102 1 0 41 0 815
2014 418 23 306 108 0 0 46 0 901
2015 428 17 394 105 0 0 48 0 992
2016 418 16 485 100 1 0 53 0 1073
2017 404 14 595 113 1 1 53 0 1181
2018 366 10 691 109 2 0 63 0 1241
2019 337 13 725 116 2 2 62 0 1257
2020 314 15 719 109 3 2 57 0 1219
2021 269 9 737 95 3 1 53 0 1167
2022 218 4 335 85 1 0 47 0 690
2023 221 17 591 96 3 0 54 0 982
2024 201 14 515 97 2 1 44 0 874

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 Patsy Sommer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 699 45.8 15.2 3.7
2010 1011 58.0 17.4 5.7
2011 985 56.4 17.4 5
2012 1100 63.4 17.3 5
2013 815 49.0 16.6 2.7
2014 901 54.5 16.5 2.7
2015 992 60.0 16.5 2
2016 1073 63.0 17.0 2.2
2017 1181 69.6 16.9 2.3
2018 1241 71.0 17.4 0.9
2019 1257 70.9 17.7 2.7
2020 1219 71.5 17.0 2.1
2021 1167 69.8 16.7 2.3
2022 690 44.7 15.4 5.2
2023 982 62.3 15.7 2.3
2024 874 58.0 15.0 4.1

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 Patsy Sommer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2009 699 45.8 15.2 3.7
2010 1011 58.0 17.4 5.7
2011 985 56.4 17.4 5
2012 1100 63.4 17.3 5
2013 815 49.0 16.6 2.7
2014 901 54.5 16.5 2.7
2015 992 60.0 16.5 2
2016 1073 63.0 17.0 2.2
2017 1181 69.6 16.9 2.3
2018 1241 71.0 17.4 0.9
2019 1257 70.9 17.7 2.7
2020 1219 71.5 17.0 2.1
2021 1167 69.8 16.7 2.3
2022 690 44.7 15.4 5.2
2023 982 62.3 15.7 2.3
2024 874 58.0 15.0 4.1

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 Patsy Sommer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $421 (6.3%) $6,263 (93.7%) $6,684
2020 $468 (6.6%) $6,610 (93.4%) $7,078
2021 $424 (5.7%) $7,018 (94.3%) $7,442

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patsy Sommer Elementary

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 46th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Patsy Sommer Elementary)8889
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Patsy Sommer Elementary)9082
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Patsy Sommer Elementary)8891
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6165
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Patsy Sommer Elementary)9490
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Patsy Sommer Elementary)8689
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6971
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Patsy Sommer Elementary)8687
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7266
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Patsy Sommer Elementary)7774
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6551
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1257982
 21.9%
African American1317
 30.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian725591
 18.5%
Hispanic11696
 17.2%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White337221
 34.4%
Two or More Races6254
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.7%2.3%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Patsy Sommer Elementary

Yes! Patsy Sommer Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 874 students attended Patsy Sommer Elementary.

Students at Patsy Sommer Elementary are 59% Asian, 23% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Patsy Sommer Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Round Rock High School


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