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Kathy Caraway Elementary School vs. Spicewood Elementary School

Should you attend Kathy Caraway Elementary School or Spicewood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kathy Caraway Elementary School
11104 Oak View Dr
Austin, TX 78759
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Spicewood Elementary School
11601 Olson Dr
Austin, TX 78750
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Kathy Caraway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Spicewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kathy Caraway Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spicewood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
452 students
681 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kathy Caraway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Spicewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kathy Caraway Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Spicewood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kathy Caraway Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Spicewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kathy Caraway Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Round Rock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Spicewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Round Rock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#498 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#311 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kathy Caraway Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Spicewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
71%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kathy Caraway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spicewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in TX)
82%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kathy Caraway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spicewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kathy Caraway Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Spicewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kathy Caraway Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Spicewood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
77
73
Grade 1 Students
60
110
Grade 2 Students
92
106
Grade 3 Students
81
106
Grade 4 Students
67
137
Grade 5 Students
73
149

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Spicewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Spicewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Spicewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
49%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Spicewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Spicewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Round Rock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kathy Caraway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Spicewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Spicewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kathy Caraway Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Spicewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Round Rock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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