Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Serene Hills 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 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Serene Hills Elementary serves the northeast part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Serene Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Serene Hills Elementary School's student population of 744 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
744 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Serene Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Serene Hills Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#792 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Serene Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Serene Hills Elementary School is ranked #792 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Serene Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Serene Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Serene Hills Elementary School?
744 students attend Serene Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Serene Hills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Serene Hills Elementary School?
Serene Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Serene Hills Elementary School offer ?
Serene Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Serene Hills Elementary School part of?
Serene Hills Elementary School is part of Lake Travis Independent School District.
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