West Cypress Hills Elementary

Summary:

West Cypress Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Spicewood, Texas, serving 599 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lake Travis Independent School District, which is ranked 51 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

West Cypress Hills Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (79.13%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Lake Pointe Elementary and Serene Hills Elementary. The school has generally performed well on STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state and district averages, particularly in reading. However, the school's performance in mathematics has been more mixed, with some grades falling below the district and state averages. West Cypress Hills has shown strong performance for Gifted and Talented students, but has struggled with the performance of Low Socioeconomic Status and At-Risk students.

While West Cypress Hills Elementary is a strong-performing school, its statewide ranking has dropped from a high of 305 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,096 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This decline in performance, particularly in mathematics, suggests the school may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and support for students. When compared to other schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District, West Cypress Hills generally performs well, but there are some nearby schools, such as Lake Pointe Elementary and Serene Hills Elementary, that consistently outperform West Cypress Hills in both reading and mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6112 Cypress Ranch Blvd
       Spicewood, TX  78669


(512) 533-6000

District: Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1096th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,851 Help


Students who attend West Cypress Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Travis Middle
High:    Lake Travis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.1%
Hispanic:
15.1%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Compare Details West Cypress Hills Elementary ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.1%), Hispanic (15.1%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Cypress Hills Elementary is 14.7, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Cypress Hills Elementary is $9,851, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Cypress Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Cypress Hills Elementary 1096th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See West Cypress Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd) 51st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Cypress Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 80.69 700th 4320 83.8%
2016 89.65 233rd 4286 94.6%
2017 91.75 305th 4329 93.0%
2018 88.25 415th 4359 90.5%
2019 84.99 523rd 4479 88.3%
2021 70.50 1091st 4578 76.2%
2022 57.77 1708th 4581 62.7%
2023 70.45 1147th 4647 75.3%
2024 70.61 1096th 4675 76.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.13 399th 1046 61.9%
2019 76.90 179th 1112 83.9%
2021 48.93 480th 961 50.1%
2022 26.28 830th 1004 17.3%
2023 88.35 64th 1099 94.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 537th 3558 84.9%
2019 82.71 248th 3684 93.3%
2021 67.19 657th 3799 82.7%
2022 46.28 1813th 3952 54.1%
2023 51.05 1580th 4086 61.3%
2024 40.41 2543rd 4261 40.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.30 856th 4264 79.9%
2019 62.92 1176th 4309 72.7%
2021 41.74 2622nd 4451 41.1%
2022 28.70 3592nd 4477 19.8%
2023 47.70 2325th 4521 48.6%
2024 37.41 3069th 4560 32.7%
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Rank History for Female students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.37 394th 4306 90.8%
2019 83.64 505th 4348 88.4%
2021 62.10 1405th 4499 68.8%
2022 56.18 1774th 4561 61.1%
2023 68.87 1144th 4588 75.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.79 143rd 3106 95.4%
2019 73.87 533rd 3184 83.3%
2021 50.05 1760th 3006 41.5%
2022 70.68 721st 2958 75.6%
2023 76.78 111th 2980 96.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.30 2413th 4240 43.1%
2019 63.46 1124th 4295 73.8%
2021 36.40 2856th 4331 34.1%
2022 33.60 3261st 4461 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 482nd 4319 88.8%
2019 84.03 511th 4357 88.3%
2021 76.10 835th 4498 81.4%
2022 58.19 1700th 4563 62.7%
2023 69.53 1147th 4585 75.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.84 65th 1005 93.5%
2019 87.64 22nd 1009 97.8%
2024 61.24 443rd 1035 57.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.78 362nd 4168 91.3%
2019 61.74 1282nd 4188 69.4%
2021 67.21 994th 4329 77.0%
2022 53.90 1830th 4376 58.2%
2023 54.80 1774th 4401 59.7%
2024 57.88 1579th 4431 64.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Cypress Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 703rd 3127 77.5%
2019 67.88 861st 3142 72.6%
2021 45.19 1707th 3082 44.6%
2022 39.06 2079th 3082 32.5%
2023 47.49 1727th 3106 44.4%
2024 52.08 1506th 3078 51.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Cypress Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 393 4 12 82 1 1 32 0 525
2016 459 5 19 87 1 0 34 0 605
2017 500 2 33 98 1 0 42 0 676
2018 587 8 45 112 1 2 42 0 797
2019 645 9 49 116 2 2 51 0 874
2020 682 15 56 128 4 2 49 0 936
2021 452 3 11 68 2 0 22 0 558
2022 459 1 5 86 1 0 30 0 582
2023 474 3 6 91 1 0 24 0 599
2024 446 2 45 91 1 0 17 0 602

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Cypress Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 525 33.0 15.9 11.6
2016 605 38.0 15.9 8.3
2017 676 41.1 16.4 7.5
2018 797 47.0 16.9 8.7
2019 874 50.3 17.3 8.4
2020 936 51.5 18.1 6.9
2021 558 38.9 14.3 8.6
2022 582 38.2 15.2 6.7
2023 599 36.4 16.4 11
2024 602 40.7 14.7 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Cypress Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 525 33.0 15.9 11.6
2016 605 38.0 15.9 8.3
2017 676 41.1 16.4 7.5
2018 797 47.0 16.9 8.7
2019 874 50.3 17.3 8.4
2020 936 51.5 18.1 6.9
2021 558 38.9 14.3 8.6
2022 582 38.2 15.2 6.7
2023 599 36.4 16.4 11
2024 602 40.7 14.7 11.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Cypress Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (8.1%) $7,128 (91.9%) $7,756
2021 $835 (8.5%) $9,017 (91.5%) $9,851

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Cypress Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1147th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Cypress Hills Elementary)6858
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Cypress Hills Elementary)7358
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Cypress Hills Elementary)6248
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))6269
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Cypress Hills Elementary)4950
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Cypress Hills Elementary)7874
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Cypress Hills Elementary)7359
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))7467
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Cypress Hills Elementary)6038
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd))6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students874599
 31.5%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian496
 87.8%
Hispanic11691
 21.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White645474
 26.5%
Two or More Races5124
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.4%11%
 2.7%


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Students who attend West Cypress Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Travis Middle
High : Lake Travis High School

Students at West Cypress Hills Elementary are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

West Cypress Hills Elementary ranks 1096th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended West Cypress Hills Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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