SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE

1,043 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sycamore Springs Middle School, located in the Dripping Springs Independent School District in Austin, Texas, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school focuses on a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a strong sense of community.

Beyond the classroom, Sycamore Springs Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes student engagement and character building, supported by a dedicated faculty committed to individual student success. With its strategic location in the growing Hill Country area, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a supportive learning environment that encourages both personal and academic growth.

1,043

Total Students

70.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	721
Hispanic	203
Black	13
Asian	39
Two or More	60
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
721 (69.1%)
Hispanic
203 (19.5%)
Two or More
60 (5.8%)
Asian
39 (3.7%)
Black
13 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
Phone:	(512)858-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,043
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 332

Grade 7 359

Grade 8 352