- Enrollment
- 2,564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Sycamore Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480000813151
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Springs Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,043
- students enrolled
Sycamore Springs Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Springs Middle ranks #12 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Dripping Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000813151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sycamore Springs Middle held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 480000813151 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,043 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students)
Sycamore Springs Middle held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 67.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs H S
2,564 students
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs El
1,104 students
- This school
Sycamore Springs Middle
1,043 students
- Walnut Springs 941
Walnut Springs El
941 students
- Dripping Sprin 917
Dripping Springs Middle
917 students
- Rooster Spring 772
Rooster Springs El
772 students
What this shows Sycamore Springs Middle reports 1,043 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Springs Middle compares
Sycamore Springs Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Sycamore Springs Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dripping Springs Isd reports $10,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rooster Springs El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,043 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Springs Middle
How many students attend Sycamore Springs Middle?
Sycamore Springs Middle has 1,043 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,019 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Springs Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Springs Middle is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Springs Middle?
Sycamore Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Springs Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Springs Middle ranks #12 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Dripping Springs Isd?
Besides Sycamore Springs Middle, Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs H S (2,564 students), Dripping Springs El (1,104 students), and Walnut Springs El (941 students). See the Dripping Springs Isd district page for the complete list.