Angie Ufomata·Former teacher · 9 years in Round Rock ISD
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Accountability
Report Card
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rates every public school and district A–F each year based on student achievement, school progress, and how well it serves all student groups. Learn how ratings work →
Jim Cullen Elementary earned an A overall, scoring strongest in Student Achievement.
Distinction Designations
Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA), 2024-25 academic year
Performance
Academics
Students here score 79% in reading — 25 points above the Texas average and 22 points above the Austin-area average of 57%. In math, 67% meet grade level — 22 points above the Texas average and 21 points above the Austin-area average of 46%.
STAAR Performance
The STAAR test measures whether students are performing at grade level. The percentage below shows how many students scored “Meets Grade Level or Above” in 2025 — the benchmark Texas considers proficient.
Reading & Language Arts
Mathematics
Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA), 2024-25 academic year
Community
Student Body
With a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio, this school is better than the state average of 15:1 and better than the Austin-area average of 14.5:1. Total enrollment is 396 students.
Total Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
Demographics
Student population breakdown compared to Austin-area and Texas averages.
Economically Disadvantaged
English Learners
Special Education
Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA), 2024-25 academic year
Hays CISD
Other Hays CISD Schools
Armando Chapa Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8 · 724 students
Blanco Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK-5 · 787 students
Buda Elementary
Elementary · Grades EE-5 · 564 students
Camino Real Elementary
Elementary · Grades EE-5 · 962 students
Carpenter Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades EE-5 · 550 students
D J Red Simon Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8 · 898 students
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