Spicewood Elementary

Spicewood Elementary is a high-performing K-5 school in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) in Austin, TX, serving 691 students and consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Spicewood stands out for its exceptional academic performance across all student groups. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, placing 53rd out of over 4,600 Texas elementary schools. The school is particularly strong in math, with 5th-grade proficiency at 88.29%—far above the district average of 65.21% and the state average of 47.38%. What truly sets Spicewood apart is its remarkable success with students who receive special education services and those from low-income backgrounds. For the 2025-2026 school year, Spicewood ranked 77th out of 4,301 schools for special education performance and 32nd out of 4,520 schools for low socioeconomic status students—both in the 98th and 99th percentiles, respectively. This dual strength in supporting students at both ends of the academic spectrum is rare and points to a highly effective, differentiated instructional model.

Spicewood’s performance is notably stable over time, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015-2016. This consistency contrasts with nearby Canyon Creek Elementary, which has surged to the top more recently. The contrast is even starker with Anderson Mill Elementary, located just half a mile away but ranked 2,723rd (41st percentile), highlighting how school performance can vary dramatically within a small geographic area. Spicewood also operates efficiently, spending less per student ($7,940) than many nearby schools, including lower-performing ones like Pond Springs Elementary ($12,701), while achieving far superior academic outcomes.