The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rancho Sienna El
Rancho Sienna Elementary sits in Georgetown's fast-growing northern reaches, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade within Liberty Hill ISD. The school draws from the Rancho Sienna master-planned community and surrounding residential neighborhoods, and its enrollment is substantial for an elementary campus, reflecting the pace at which this part of Williamson County has absorbed new families.
The student body is notably diverse for a suburban Texas elementary school. White students make up a majority, but Asian and Hispanic students each represent meaningful shares of enrollment, and multiracial students add further range. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is quite low, which suggests the campus draws from a relatively affluent population. Data on English learner enrollment and students with IEPs were not available in the data provided.
Academic results on the Texas STAAR assessment are a clear strength. On the measure that asks whether students have met grade-level expectations, Rancho Sienna students perform well above the midpoint among districts in Williamson County, placing in the top quartile on an overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades. In reading and language arts, a strong majority of third and fifth graders tested at the meets-grade-level standard or above, and math results are comparable. Science, tested at fifth grade only, shows a lower proficiency rate than reading or math, with roughly half of fifth graders reaching the meets standard. That gap between reading and math results on one hand and science on the other is worth asking the school about directly. The share of students reaching the highest performance tier, "masters grade level," sits well below the meets rate across all subjects, which is typical but worth noting for families whose children are working at advanced levels. Only one year of data was available, so trend information does not yet exist.
The housing market around Rancho Sienna reflects the broader Georgetown story. Home values in the relevant ZIP code have come down noticeably from recent peaks, sitting below both the statewide and national medians, though the price-to-income ratio still runs on the higher side nationally. Georgetown has been publicly reported as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for multiple consecutive years, and the surrounding area continues to absorb large residential developments. That growth context matters: Liberty Hill ISD has been building schools and expanding campuses at speed, funded in part by voter-approved bonds passed in 2021 and 2023. New schools and renovation projects are part of the district's near-term landscape.
The district has also moved through a period of financial turbulence. Publicly reported accounts describe significant budget cuts over the past two years, including the elimination of dozens of positions and a budget deficit, following a failed tax rate election in 2024. Voters narrowly approved a new tax rate increase in November 2025, which is reported to fund restored programming and salaries. Families should be aware that what was cut and what has been restored is not fully detailed in the available data, and it would be reasonable to ask the district directly about current staffing levels and program availability at Rancho Sienna. The district also shifted to a largely four-day school week for 2025-26, then reversed course for 2026-27 toward mostly five-day weeks with shorter daily hours after the state denied a scheduling waiver. That schedule change has direct child-care implications and the specifics of next year's calendar are worth confirming with the school.
Georgetown itself offers genuine civic amenities, including a walkable historic downtown square, a regional trail network anchored by San Gabriel Park, and a public library. The city sits along the I-35 corridor, giving residents access to employers in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Austin. The northern residential areas where Rancho Sienna sits are quieter and more suburban in character than the historic core.
Programs data for the school itself were not available in the data provided.
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