Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Lake Travis Middle 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 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Travis Middle 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
Lake Travis Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Travis Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Travis Middle School is 0.48, 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
#714 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Travis Middle School's ranking?
Lake Travis Middle School is ranked #714 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lake Travis Middle School often compared to?
Lake Travis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Bend Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lake Travis Middle School?
878 students attend Lake Travis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lake Travis Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Travis Middle School?
Lake Travis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Travis Middle School offer ?
Lake Travis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lake Travis Middle School part of?
Lake Travis Middle School is part of Lake Travis Independent School District.
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