Lake Travis Middle vs Serene Hills El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Travis Middle
Spicewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
Serene Hills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
744 students
| Measure | Lake Travis Middle Spicewood, Texas | Serene Hills El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #228 of 1,684 | #399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2710 of 15,369 | #6839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 968 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| city | Spicewood | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serene Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 73.1).
- •Lake Travis Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Serene Hills El does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Serene Hills El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Lake Travis Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 744.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Travis Middle better than Serene Hills El?
On the Success Index (US), Serene Hills El ranks higher (76.8 vs 73.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Travis Middle and Serene Hills El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Spicewood and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Travis Middle: 968. Serene Hills El: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Travis Middle and Serene Hills El rank in Texas?
Lake Travis Middle is 228th of 1,684 and Serene Hills El is 399th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).