SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE

1,019 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.

1,019

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYCAMORE SPRINGS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	735
Hispanic	192
Black	8
Asian	38
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	4

White
735 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
192 (18.8 %)
Two or More
42 (4.1 %)
Asian
38 (3.7 %)
Black
8 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

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:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 6 363

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 344