Spicewood El, Austin TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Spicewood El

Spicewood Elementary sits in a northwest Austin neighborhood within Round Rock ISD and serves kindergarten through fifth grade. The school enrolls a mid-sized population with a notably affluent, educated demographic: most students are white or Asian, and fewer than a small share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. The student composition is fairly homogeneous by race and socioeconomic background.

In terms of academic performance, Spicewood shows strength in elementary literacy and math. Across third and fifth grades, reading proficiency runs high, with fifth grade posting particularly strong results. Math performance is solid through fifth grade, with a dip at fourth grade that parents may want to explore further with the school. Sixth-grade students taking the state math test performed perfectly on the most recent test, though the school does not officially serve sixth grade in its regular structure; this likely reflects summer or accelerated students. Science proficiency in fifth grade trails reading and math, sitting at a lower level compared to those subjects, another area worth asking the school about. The school's aggregate proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it in the top tier among the county's districts.

The neighborhood itself reflects the growth pattern of northwest Austin. Housing values are well above the state average, and monthly rents are stable. The area is being developed actively as part of Austin's broader expansion. Austin proper is a dense, culturally rich city with walkable downtown and campus areas, anchored by state government and a booming technology sector. Round Rock, where the school sits, is a major growth corridor on the metro's north side. The broader Austin region is one of the country's fastest-growing large metros, and the school district has been managing infrastructure to keep pace.

District context matters here. Round Rock ISD voters approved three bond propositions in November 2024 addressing aging HVAC, roofing, electrical, and plumbing systems across schools, plus technology and a new career and technical education facility. The district also shifted to the Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum but declined to adopt the religion-inclusive Bluebonnet reading program, instead forming a committee to study alternatives. The district has lowered its property tax rate in recent budget cycles and passed a balanced budget for 2024-25. Busing eligibility underwent scrutiny in early 2026 when the district proposed cutting routes; however, the district paused those changes in April 2026 and committed to maintaining current bus service eligibility.

A parent may want to explore the fourth-grade math dip and fifth-grade science performance with the school to understand whether support is already in place or what resources might help. The school environment itself was not detailed in the available data, so background on classroom sizes, special programs, or school culture would benefit from a direct visit or conversation with staff.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 387%

School 87% · District 8% · ▲ 79 pts above district

▲ 47 pts above state median · ▲ 49 pts above county median

Grade 473%

School 73% · District 7% · ▲ 66 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

Grade 582%

School 82% · District 65% · ▲ 17 pts above district

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 44 pts above county median

Grade 6100%

School 100% · District 59% · ▲ 41 pts above district

▲ 66 pts above state median · ▲ 70 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 387%

School 87% · District 9% · ▲ 78 pts above district

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 42 pts above county median

Grade 480%

School 80% · District 66% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 36 pts above county median

Grade 593%

School 93% · District 74% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 39 pts above state median · ▲ 43 pts above county median

Science

Grade 563%

School 63% · District 3% · ▲ 60 pts above district

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 45 pts above county median

This schoolROUND ROCK ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income78%Higher-income88%10 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income100%Higher-income79%21 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income67%Higher-income94%27 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income67%Higher-income89%22 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income60%Higher-income73%13 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income40%Higher-income83%43 pp gap