Summary:
The five public schools in zip code 78738 (Austin, TX) are all part of the top-performing Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd), serving approximately 6,680 students across one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools in an affluent community.
The standout school for academic excellence is Lake Pointe Elementary, ranked 45th out of 4,627 elementary schools in Texas (99th percentile), with over 91% of 4th graders proficient in both Reading and Math. Bee Cave Middle is notable for its advanced math program, where 98.54% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient, far exceeding district and state averages. Lake Travis High School stands out for consistency, maintaining a 5-star rating for three years and a 95.5% graduation rate. Among elementary schools, a clear hierarchy exists: Lake Pointe leads, followed by Bee Cave Elementary (95th percentile) and Serene Hills Elementary (94th percentile). Student-teacher ratios are consistent across the district, ranging from 16.3:1 to 17.3:1, and spending per student is similar, from $8,574 to $9,444.
An interesting finding is that while elementary schools excel in Reading and Math, 5th-grade Science scores are a relative weakness—for example, Lake Pointe had only 42.86% proficient in Science versus 71-90% in other subjects. Additionally, Bee Cave Middle shows a striking contrast: its 7th-grade math proficiency is a low 39.08%, yet its advanced Algebra I students achieve near-perfect scores, suggesting a highly effective advanced track but a need for improvement in general math. Overall, the district ranks in the top 3% of Texas, providing families with excellent, data-driven school options.
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