DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE

www.dsisdtx.us

882 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dripping Springs Middle School (DSMS), located at 111 Tiger Lane in Dripping Springs, Texas, serves as a core campus within the highly regarded Dripping Springs Independent School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to the middle-level educational needs of a growing community in the Texas Hill Country. The campus fosters an environment that prioritizes both rigorous curriculum standards and the social-emotional growth of students during their formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Dripping Springs Middle School is recognized for its vibrant school spirit and diverse extracurricular opportunities, which include a variety of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader DSISD framework, the school aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by promoting a culture of community, innovation, and character. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on the official website at http://www.dsisdtx.us.

882

Total Students

62.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DRIPPING SPRINGS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	622
Hispanic	199
Black	7
Asian	16
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
622 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
199 (22.6 %)
Two or More
37 (4.2 %)
Asian
16 (1.8 %)
Black
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)858-3400
Website:	http://www.dsisdtx.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 6 287

Grade 7 295

Grade 8 300