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Enrollment
917
Middle
DISTRICT 980 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD·NCES 480000806094
Dripping Springs Middle School
111 TIGER LN, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620 · (512) 858-3400 · Hays County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL917 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 96% of Texas public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
64 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 294 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 313 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 310 | 34% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Dripping Springs Middle School→Dripping Springs High School
Based on grade levels within DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
74.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +61.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
64.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +45.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 74 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 64 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 61 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 45 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 42.0% | 32.0% | 18.0% | 8.0% |
| Mathematics | 26.0% | 38.0% | 25.0% | 11.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74.0% | 64.0% |
| 2024-25 | 71.0% | 60.0% |
| 2023-24 | 71.0% | 55.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 35.0% |
| 2021-22 | 36.0% | 27.0% |
| 2020-21 | 13.0% | 19.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dripping Springs Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hays County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 64.0% | #215 of 1,670 ▲ 61 | #2 of 11 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 74.0% | #207 of 1,670 ▲ 55 | #2 of 11 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +35.0pp | #34 of 1,570 | #1 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 917 | #377 of 1,749 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #700 of 1,542 | #1 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.8% | #1,000 of 1,543 | #7 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.5% | #139 of 437 | #4 of 9 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
917
+31 (+3%) vs 2020
+151% since 1990-91, when it was 365
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 917 | 63.8 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 920 | 63 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 882 | 62.1 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 886 | 61 | 14.5:1 | 14% (122) |
| 2017-18 | 761 | 48 | 15.8:1 | 14% (110) |
| 2015-16 | 1,265 | 73 | 17.3:1 | 10% (125) |
| 2010-11 | 1,024 | 58 | 17.7:1 | 14% (140) |
| 2000-01 | 817 | 56 | 14.6:1 | 8% (68) |
| 1990-91 | 365 | 23 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dripping Springs Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 20% (761 to 917); teachers up 33% (48 to 63.8).
About Dripping Springs Middle School
In DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, Dripping Springs Middle School is a medium-sized middle school. The grade span is 6 through 8, and enrollment is 917 students. Average enrollment for middle schools in Texas is about 643, so this school runs 43% above that.
Dripping Springs Middle School is among 8 schools run by DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD, which serves 8,712 students.
By race and ethnicity, Dripping Springs Middle School is 70% White. The school is also 22% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That is higher than the 61% White share among all Hays County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Dripping Springs Middle School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 46%.
Dripping Springs Middle School's 63.8 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 14.4:1. Middle schools in Texas average about 14.4:1, a similar figure.
Measured against Texas public middle schools, Dripping Springs Middle School receives an A+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
In Hays County (population about 268,638), median household income is about $89,097, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Dripping Springs Middle School is one of 63 public schools in Hays County, which together enroll about 46,946 students.
The nearest other public school, Walnut Springs Elementary School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, 4 other public schools sit within five miles of Dripping Springs Middle School.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Dripping Springs Middle School saw enrollment rise 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Discussions about Dripping Springs Middle School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hays County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
268,638
Census ACS
Median income
$89,097
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
63
46,946 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
- Dripping Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,564 students
- Dripping Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,104 students
- Sycamore Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,043 students
- Walnut Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 941 students
- Rooster Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 772 students
- Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 697 students
Other schools in DRIPPING SPRINGS
- Dripping Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,564 students
- Dripping Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,104 students
- Walnut Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 941 students
- Wildwood Springs Elementary SchoolElementary
Nearby schools
- Walnut Springs Elementary School0.1 mi · 941
- Dripping Springs High School0.9 mi · 2,564
- Dripping Springs Elementary School2.2 mi · 1,104
- Pathfinder Camp4.8 mi · 18
- Sycamore Springs Middle School7.1 mi · 1,043
- Sycamore Springs Elementary School7.1 mi · 674
Frequently asked questions
About Dripping Springs Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dripping Springs Middle School?
Dripping Springs Middle School enrolls approximately 917 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Dripping Springs Middle School serve?
Dripping Springs Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does Dripping Springs Middle School have?
Dripping Springs Middle School employs 64 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dripping Springs Middle School?
At Dripping Springs Middle School, the student body is approximately 70% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Dripping Springs Middle School public or private?
Dripping Springs Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.