Sycamore Springs Middle
Austin, TX · Dripping Springs ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
115th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
14451 SAWYER RANCH RD, Austin, TX 78737
(512)858-3600NCES ID 480000813151Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sycamore Springs Middle 115th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 93th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,030 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,016 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2017, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.7% | 72.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 18.1% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $784K in zip 78737 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sycamore Springs Middle
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ELA 54% ▼28 · Math 47% ▼21Compare - #236Eric Dahlstrom MiddleHays CISD · 9 mi away236th of 1,701
ELA 72% ▼10 · Math 63% ▼5Compare - #61Bee Cave MiddleLake Travis ISD · 9.2 mi away61st of 1,701
ELA 85% ▲3 · Math 76% ▲8Compare - #758Covington MiddleAustin ISD · 10.2 mi away758th of 1,701
ELA 58% ▼24 · Math 39% ▼29Compare - #211Small MiddleAustin ISD · 10.2 mi away211th of 1,701
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What school district is Sycamore Springs Middle in?
Sycamore Springs Middle is part of the Dripping Springs ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Sycamore Springs Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sycamore Springs Middle 115th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Sycamore Springs Middle?
White 73%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 4% (1,016 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sycamore Springs Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78737 is $784K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.