Top Rankings
Lake Travis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 11,399 students in Lake Travis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Lake Travis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
11,399 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
683 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Lake Travis Independent School District, which is ranked #110 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
36 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
907 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,242 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
179 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
7,458 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
65%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
565 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
195
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
727
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
786
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
837
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
880
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
845
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
866
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
824
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
918
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
999
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
970
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
880
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
852
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,997 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$182 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,329
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,997
$14,148
Best Lake Travis Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bee Cave Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Vail Divide
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Austin, TX 78738
(737) 931-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11801 Sonoma Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Travis Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4932 Bee Creek Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6200
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Lohmans Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 533-6350
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 533-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Rough Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 Bee Creek Rd
Spicewood, TX 78669
(737) 931-3000
Spicewood, TX 78669
(737) 931-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #66.
Bee Cave Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14300 Hamilton Pool Rd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6250
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Serene Hills Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3301 Serene Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-7400
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Travis High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3324 Ranch Rd 620 S
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,701 students
Rank: #99.
Hudson Bend Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15600 Lariat Trl
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 533-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #1010.
West Cypress Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6112 Cypress Ranch Blvd
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6000
Spicewood, TX 78669
(512) 533-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15303 Kollmeyer
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 533-6300
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 533-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Travis Independent School District?
Lake Travis Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 11,399 students.
What is the rank of Lake Travis Independent School District?
Lake Travis Independent School District is ranked #110 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Travis Independent School District?
65% of Lake Travis Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Travis Independent School District?
Lake Travis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Travis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,997 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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