Spicewood Elementary School

Spicewood Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
11601 Olson Dr,  Austin, TX
Round Rock Independent School District
3.7
621 Students
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Spicewood Elementary School in Austin’s Bull Creek neighborhood is a standout even in Round Rock ISD–a notably high-achieving district. Greatschools.org gives Spicewood a perfect 10 out of 10 for students’ standardized test scores, and U.S. News and World Report ranks it among the top elementary schools in Texas. Much of the school’s success is due to its unique approach to learning. As an International Baccalaureate World School, students learn much more than academic fundamentals. They ask thought-provoking questions and think deeply about the answers. They become expert researchers and communicators while learning self-awareness and considering what it means to be a citizen of the world. Their hard work culminates in fifth grade with a final self-directed, intensive research project and exhibition. Spicewood Elementary’s active parent-teacher association helps facilitate the school’s many enrichment activities. Students can enter the Scripps National Spelling Bee or form teams to compete in Destination Imagination, a program that challenges students to solve problems using creativity. The PTA also sponsors and tends the school’s splendid teaching garden. At Spicewood Elementary, the students of today begin developing the intellectual toolkit they need to become tomorrow’s pioneers, creators and global leaders.

School Details

Head of School
Teyan Page
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
82%

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Academics
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Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
535:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
46.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33%
Hispanic
11.6%
Two or more races
8.5%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 20 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/29/2022
Spicewood has been coasting on its reputation for far too long unfortunately. There have been 3 principals in the last 5 years with a ton of teacher turnover. Many experienced teachers left due to poor leadership. The majority of the student population comes from high achieving and/or affluent famil...
5.0 parent
4/7/2022
In my experience, I had really fun and a lot of students I interacted with were really friendly and I had a nice time with my teachers because they made all the students participate and I really enjoyed my time there now I am in middle school and I am still with my elementary school friends because...
5.0 parent
4/14/2021
There are few IB primary education options at RRISD. Spicewood Elementary is one of them. I like the school because of a few reasons:1. IB program builds fundamental of children`s future learning 2. The school put a lot of effort on academy. Math and science program and TAG are excellent.3, The scho...
5.0 parent
4/6/2021
Both of my kids attended this school and they have loved their experience there. The teachers are very caring and inspiring.

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