Summary:
Zip code 78619 in Driftwood, Texas, is home to a single elementary school, Cypress Springs Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Dripping Springs Independent School District (ISD).
Cypress Springs Elementary is a standout school by default, but its performance metrics confirm it as a strong institution. The school has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year. Its district is even more elite, ranking 46th out of 951 districts statewide (95th percentile) with a 5-star rating. The school serves a highly affluent community, with only 1.43% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.1. In the most recent testing year, 5th graders achieved an exceptional 91.09% proficiency in Reading, far exceeding both the state average (58.47%) and the district average (82.09%).
Despite overall strength, the data reveals specific areas for attention. A notable "4th Grade Math Dip" is evident, with only 50.38% proficiency in 2025-2026—below the district average and a sharp drop from 3rd grade Math (67.68%). Reading scores also show volatility, as 4th grade Reading plummeted from 84.38% to 68.7% year-over-year, while 5th grade Reading surged. Science remains a relative weakness for the school (60.82% proficiency), though it dramatically outperforms the state average of 29.57%. Importantly, the school does not always lead its district; in 4th grade Math and Reading, it fell below the Dripping Springs ISD average, suggesting other district schools excel in those areas. This context helps parents understand that while Cypress Springs Elementary is excellent, its performance is part of a broader, high-achieving district ecosystem.
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