Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Springs Elementary School's student population of 694 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Springs Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#870 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
74%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School is ranked #870 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sycamore Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dripping Springs Elementary School, Bill Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Springs Elementary School?
694 students attend Sycamore Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sycamore Springs Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Springs Elementary School?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sycamore Springs Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Springs Elementary School is part of Dripping Springs ISD School District.
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