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Bee Cave Middle School

Serving grades 6-8 with 861 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.

8/10
GreatSchools
A+
Niche
A
TEA Rating
861
Students
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6-8
Grades Served

About Bee Cave Middle School

Bee Cave Middle School is a middle school located in Austin, TX 78738, serving students in grades 6-8 as part of Lake Travis Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bee Cave Middle School is shown with 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 861 students are enrolled in the 6th through 8th grade program.

School Details

Established
2019
Principal
Melanie Beninga

Programs & Academics

Gifted and Talented (11.5%)BandOrchestraChoirTheatreSTEMSpanishFrench

History

Bee Cave Middle School is the newest school in Lake Travis ISD, opening in 2019 to serve the rapidly growing Bee Cave and Spanish Oaks corridor. The campus features modern facilities built from the ground up, including advanced science labs and a dedicated fine arts wing. With a TEA 'A' rating across all categories and a 6.4% chronic absenteeism rate (far below the state average of 20%), BCMS quickly established itself as one of the top middle schools in Central Texas.

Student Demographics

White67%
Hispanic14%
Asian13%
Black2%
Other4%
Economically Disadvantaged5%

Attendance Zone

Serves Bee Cave, Spanish Oaks, Serene Hills, Sweetwater, and Flintrock Falls neighborhoods

Real Estate Impact

Bee Cave Middle serves the fastest-growing luxury corridor in Lake Travis ISD. For current pricing, pair the school assignment with live MLS median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through on the relevant neighborhood or ZIP guide before making an offer.

Feeder Pattern

Feeder Elementary Schools

Bee Cave ElementaryLake Pointe ElementarySerene Hills Elementary

Feeds Into High School

Lake Travis High School

Location & Contact

Bee Cave Middle School

5400 Vail Divide, Austin, TX 78738

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GreatSchools rating for Bee Cave Middle School?

As of the 2025-2026 school year, Bee Cave Middle School has a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin area.

What grades does Bee Cave Middle School serve?

Bee Cave Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 (6th through 8th Grade).

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bee Cave Middle School?

Bee Cave Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, with approximately 861 students enrolled.

What homes are available in the Bee Cave Middle School attendance zone?

Use the live Lake Travis ISD MLS market dataset as the pricing baseline: median sold price $850K, 579 trailing-12-month closed sales, refreshed June 14, 2026. Then compare the specific attendance zone by neighborhood median price, price bands, active inventory, and recent sales-through. Contact the Keenan Group for current listings in this school zone.

What school does Bee Cave Middle School feed into?

Students at Bee Cave Middle School feed into Lake Travis High School after completing grades 6-8.

What are the feeder schools for Bee Cave Middle School?

Bee Cave Middle School receives students from Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Pointe Elementary, Serene Hills Elementary.

When was Bee Cave Middle School established?

Bee Cave Middle School was established in 2019, serving the Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood community as part of Lake Travis Independent School District.

Homes in Bee Cave Zone

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Lake Travis ISD District Median
$850K

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About Lake Travis ISD

District Rating9/10
Total Schools11
Total Students11,230
Graduation Rate98%
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