Eanes ISD District Profile
Enrollment: 7,700 (preliminary) Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)
Results: 2011
Location: 31.2 square miles covering parts of The following are the percentages of students in all
Austin as well as the municipalities of Rollingwood grades who “Met Standard” and scored at the
and Westlake Hills. “Commended” level:
Met Standard Commended
Community: Eanes ISD serves a constituency of Reading 99 63
highly-educated professionals and actively-involved Writing 99 not available
parents. Math 98 59
Social Studies 99 not available
Number of schools: Nine (six elementary schools, Science 97 not available
two middle schools, one high school)
2011 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Drop-Out Rate: 0.1% [87% of senior class took exam]
Crit. Read Math Writing Total
Attendance Rate: 96.5% Westlake HS 594 620 579 1792
Texas 479 502 465 1446
Ethnic Distribution: National 497 514 489 1500
African American .8%
Hispanic 11.8% 2011 American College Test (ACT)
White 72.6% [62% of senior class took exam]
Asian/Pacific Islander 10.5% Westlake HS 27.0
Native American .4% Texas 20.8
2 or more 3.8% National 21.0
Teacher Experience: Advanced Placement Program
Average Years of Experience: 13.4 Tests administered through spring of 2011: 3,104
11 or More Years Experience: 52.1% Tests receiving a score of 3 or above: 75%
Advanced Degrees: 38.7%
2011-12 National Merit Competition
2011 TEA Accountability Ratings: 15 Semi-finalists
District = Exemplary 66 Commended students
All 6 elementary schools = Exemplary
Hill Country Middle School = Exemplary 2011 Senior Class Follow-Up
West Ridge Middle School = Recognized 99% applied to at least one Institution of High Education
Westlake High School = Exemplary 86% planned to attend institution of higher learning
13% planned to attend a two-year community
college or technical school
1% went into the military or employment
www.eanesisd.net
as of 10/21/11
Eanes ISD Schools
*enrollment numbers are preliminary*
HIGH SCHOOL (9-12): Bridge Point Elementary
Westlake High School 6401 Cedar St., Austin, TX 78746
4100 Westbank Dr., Austin, TX 78746 Enrollment: 753*
Enrollment: 2,570* School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 4:05 p.m. TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary Principal: Brad Wirht
Principal: Linda Rawlings Assistant Principal: Shannon McClure
Assistant Principals: Dianne Carter, Michel Principal’s Secretary: Lisa Thomas
Froneberger, Steve Ramsey, Wade Sanchez,
Stephen Shands Cedar Creek Elementary
Principal’s Secretary: Peggy Gaffney 3301 Pinnacle Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Enrollment: 492*
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS (6-8): TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Hill Country Middle School Principal: Lisa Streun
1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, Austin, TX 78746 Principal’s Secretary: Tara Comerford
Enrollment: 947*
School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:52 p.m. Eanes Elementary
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary 4101 Bee Cave Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Principal: Kathleen Sullivan Enrollment: 595*
Assistant Principals: Felix Grimmett, Donna School Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Jackson TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Principal’s Secretary: Shellie Foster Principal: Jodie Villemaire
Assistant Principal: Julia Fortman
West Ridge Middle School Principal’s Secretary: Terri Butler
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr., Austin, TX 78733
Enrollment: 885* Forest Trail Elementary
School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 1203 Loop 360, Austin, TX 78746
TEA 2011 Rating: Recognized Enrollment: 595*
Principal: Karl Waggoner School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Assistant Principals: Erika Bacon, Staci Hubbard TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Principal’s Secretary: Anne Natenstedt Principal: Charles McCasland
Assistant Principal: Julia Fortman
Principal’s Secretary: Debra Bailey
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-5):
Barton Creek Elementary Valley View Elementary
1314 Patterson Lane, Austin, TX 78733 1201 Loop 360, Austin, TX 78746
Enrollment: 515* Enrollment: 469*
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Principal: Bryan Shippey Principal: Jennifer Dusek
Principal’s Secretary: Kathy Kutscherousky Principal’s Secretary: Teri Mansfield
www.eanesisd.net
As of 8/16/11
BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY
1314 Patterson Lane, Austin, 78733
(512) 732-9180
bce@eanesisd.net
www.bce.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 512
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Principal: Bryan Shippey
Principal’s Secretary: Kathy Kutscherousky
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
U.S. Blue Ribbon School (2001)
Other Honors:
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
2011 TAKS RESULTS
Performance
Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll
Reading Writing Math Science
(2009, 2010, 2011)
98% 99% 99% 99%
National Center for Educational Achievement Higher
Performing School
The mission at Barton Creek Elementary is to nurture the whole child in a safe, supportive and academi-
cally challenging atmosphere, recognizing and celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. BCE
promotes a respect for self, others and the environment.
Barton Creek provides a broad continuum of services for students, including Gifted and Talented services
for identified students, Intervention programs provided by campus math and reading specialists and on-
going differentiated instruction for students at all academic levels in all classrooms.
In addition, a comprehensive special education program for students identified with special needs is pro-
vided. An extensive literacy library supports reading instruction in all grades. BCE’s Science Lab allows
teachers, with the support of parent-volunteers, to offer hands-on science instruction. Students enjoy the
benefits of certified P.E., Music and Art teachers in addition to a certified librarian, a certified school coun-
selor and a registered nurse.
There are a variety of campus and community education extracurricular activities available for students
including a school choir, library council, 3rd and 5th grade math clubs, Destination Imagination and many
more. Barton Creek has two playgrounds and a nature trail that leads to several outdoor classrooms.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor’s Degree Psychology, Texas Tech
Bryan Shippey
University; Masters of Education, University of Texas at Arlington
Joined EISD: 2010
Previous School Districts: Arlington ISD (2000-10, Lubbock ISD (1997-2000)
BRIDGE POINT ELEMENTARY
6401 Cedar St., Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9200
bpe@eanesisd.net
www.bpe.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 736
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Principal: Brad Wirht
Assistant Principal: Shannon McClure
Principal’s Secretary: Lisa Thomas
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Other Honors: 2011 TAKS RESULTS
Performance Reading Writing Math Science
98% 98% 96% 95%
Bridge Point Elementary School has served the elementary students in the northern sections of Eanes ISD
for more than a decade. Bridge Point is the largest EISD elementary school with an enrollment of more
than 700 students.
Bridge Point provides a comprehensive instructional program for all students, including core instruction,
Art, Music and PE, and daily fitness period. A spacious library, two computer labs and technology infra-
structure also are available for students. A pervasive “Lifeskills” program is supported by a whole-school
assembly that begins each day. For qualifying students, Bridge Point provides programs to support read-
ing development, Special Education needs, advanced and enriched programs and classes for identified
Gifted and Talented students.
Supporting a mission statement that commits to “creating a dynamic learning environment dedicated to
preparing all students to meet today’s challenges and embrace tomorrow’s opportunities,” Bridge Point
secures the highest-quality educators, encourages high levels of parent involvement, and continuously
pursues the best instructional methods. The result is a school that enthusiastically adjusts to the needs
individual students and has maintained an“Exemplary” rating under the Texas accountability system.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Arts, University of Redlands;
Brad Wirht
Master of Arts, California State University
Honors and Awards: Spirit of Education recipient, Cedar Creek Elementary, EISD
You Make a Difference Award
Joined EISD: 1993
Previous School Districts: Exeter Union School District (California), Department
of Defense Dependents School (Germany), Austin ISD
CEDAR CREEK ELEMENTARY
3301 Pinnacle St., Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9120
cce@eanesisd.net
www.cce.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 425
School Hours: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Principal: Lisa Streun
Principal’s Secretary: Tara Comerford
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Other Honors:
Performance
2011 TAKS RESULTS
Reading Writing Math Science
99% 99% 99% 99%
Cedar Creek Elementary serves the children of a highly educated community that has high expectations
for its schools and generously supports them. Cedar Creek provides a comprehensive instructional pro-
gram. Students in Grades K-5 receive Music, Art and PE instruction on a three-day rotation. All students
are supported with a librarian, counselor, nurse, and a Content Mastery Center. The campus has a Gifted
and Talented teacher who works with identified students as well as regular classes.
Cedar Creek provides extensive services for special needs students. Resource teachers, Special Education
homeroom teachers, Speech Therapy, and OT/PT programs meet a broad spectrum of needs. Title I ser-
vices and a multi-sensory language arts program are offered. Cedar Creek provides English as a Second
Language instruction for the diverse language needs of the campus population.
Built in 1978 and expanded twice, CCE provides special purpose rooms to supplement pods of classrooms
that spoke off the heart of the building, the commons area. A new library/media center and computer lab
constructed in 1997 and the building infrastructure were enhanced to connect all computers to local- and
wide-area networks.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Science, New Mexico State
Lisa Streun
University; Master of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State
University, Education Administration certificate, Texas State University
Joined EISD: 2004
Previous School Districts: Hays CISD, Ysleta ISD, Las Cruces ISD (N.M.)
EANES ELEMENTARY
4101 Bee Cave Rd., Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9100
ee@eanesisd.net
www.ee.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 592
School Hours: 7:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
Principal: Jodie Villemaire
Assistant Principal: Julia Fortman
Principal’s Secretary: Terri Butler
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
U.S. Blue Ribbon School
Other Honors: 2011 TAKS RESULTS
Promising Practices for Early Childhood
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Reading Writing Math Science
Performance
99% 99% 99% 98%
The mission of Eanes Elementary School is to “work together to think, learn and grow.” This simple state-
ment reflects a learning community that involves each child from preschool through fifth grade, every
staff member and parents and community members.
Eanes is the most unique campus of the six elementary schools in the Eanes Independent School District.
The school was established on this site about 130 years ago with some of those early buildings still in use.
It is said that coming to school at Eanes is like coming to school in a park; the outdoor campus promotes a
healthy learning environment.
Eanes Elementary has close to 500 students who benefit from a rich experience for children at all devel-
opmental levels. Differentiated reading, writing and math instruction occurs at all grade levels. The com-
prehensive instructional program includes music, art and physical education classes. The use of technol-
ogy is integrated into as many aspects of learning as possible. The Gifted and Talented program serves
students in grades K-5 who qualify in the area of creativity and our Special Education program serves all
children with special needs starting at age three.
Eanes Elementary has a reputation of high academic achievement and was recognized with the National
Blue Ribbon Award in 1996 and 2005. EE has achieved an Exemplary status every year since 1996.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at Ar-
Jodie Villemaire
lington; Master of Education, University of Texas at Arlington; Gifted and Talented
Endorsement, University of Texas at Arlington
Joined EISD: 2010
Previous School Districts: Mansfield ISD, Lake Travis ISD
FOREST TRAIL ELEMENTARY
1203 Loop 360, Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9160
fte@eanesisd.net
www.fte.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 605
School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Principal: Charles McCasland
Assistant Principal: Julia Fortman
Principal’s Secretary: Debra Bailey
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
U. S. Blue Ribbon School
Other Honors: 2011 TAKS RESULTS
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Performance
Reading Writing Math Science
Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll 2011
99% 99% 99% 99%
Forest Trail is a K-5 campus that strives to promote a healthy sense of self worth and a desire to help oth-
ers while providing a strong academic foundation. At Forest Trail, the mission in working with children
is guided by 12 belief statements that address learning, children’s needs, staff development and coopera-
tion. Forest Trail has been recognized at both national and state levels, and has earned an “Exemplary”
rating in state accountability ratings for many years. The school’s comprehensive instructional program
includes Music, Art and Physical Education in addition to core instruction. Special Education, Gifted and
Talented services are available to qualifying students.
The Library Media Center is an integral part of the instructional program, promoting lifelong learning
and information literacy. Programs bring notable authors of children’s books and performers of children’s
plays to visit FTE students. Students also are encouraged to participate in both reading and writing pro-
grams at the state and national levels. Instructional technology also serves as an integral tool to the Forest
Trail curriculum.
FTE serves approximately 600 students residing in the central part of the district. The school was built in
1985 and upgraded in both 2001 and in 2008.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Science, University of Texas;
Charles McCasland
Master of Education, Texas Women’s University; College of the Virgin Islands; Uni-
versity of North Texas
Honors and Awards: Special Education Educator of the Year; Texas School Public
Relations Association Star Award; Spirit of Education Award; President, Plano Prin-
cipals Assocation
Joined EISD: 1994
Previous School Districts: Plano ISD, Waxahachie ISD, Austin ISD
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
1201 Loop 360, Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9120
vve@eanesisd.net
www.vve.eanesisd.net
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 465
School Hours: 7:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
Principal: Jennifer Dusek
Principal’s Secretary: Teri Mansfield
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Other Honors:
Performance
2011 TAKS RESULTS
Reading Writing Math Science
99% 99% 99% 94%
The mission of Valley View Elementary is to develop successful learners and responsible citizens through
a team effort between the school, the parents, and the community, in a positive learning environment. A
two-story, red-brick school, VVE serves kindergartners through fifth-graders in its convenient Westlake
location off Loop 360.
Valley View is a child-centered, family-friendly and academically challenging school. Upon entering Valley
View one can expect to find highly qualified professionals dedicated to children and their families. Beyond
the state of Texas assessment status of an Exemplary school, VVE is dedicated to children and their social
and emotional development.
Differentiated instruction is practiced in all classrooms and children are viewed as individuals with
unique gifts and abilities. VVE students enjoy Music, Art, Physical Education, Science laboratories, Gifted
and Talented services and more. The school offers full library services, Special Education, Title I, reading
intervention and English as a Second Language programs, and has a school nurse and counselor available
to help students.
Valley View is proud to host the largest Child Development Center in Eanes ISD. Childcare services are
available to employees and the community, enrolling children from infancy through kindergarten.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Education, Texas State
Jennifer Dusek
University; Master of Education, Texas State University
Joined EISD: 2003
Previous School Districts: Hays ISD, Comal ISD
HILL COUNTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1300 Walsh Tarlton Dr., Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9220
hcms@eanesisd.net
www.hcms.eanesisd.net
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 905
School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-3:52 p.m.
Principal: Kathleen Sullivan
Assistant Principals: Felix Grimmett, Donna Jackson
Principal’s Secretary: Shellie Foster
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary 2011 TAKS RESULTS
U. S. Blue Ribbon School
Other Honors:
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Soc.
Performance
Reading Writing Math Science Studies
Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll
99% 99% 98% 94% 99%
Hill Country Middle School is a positive, secure community committed to fostering intellectual curiosity,
critical thinking skills, and acceptance of differences while promoting social development and emphasiz-
ing independent and cooperative learning skills so that students achieve an enthusiasm for learning.
Hill Country MS recognizes and celebrates student excellence and offers many opportunities for students
to be involved in a wide array of activities. In recent years HCMS choirs, bands, orchestra and yearbook
have received regional and state honors. “Hill Country TV” is a unique school broadcast system that offers
students a chance to develop production and presentation skills.
Gifted and Talented, pre-AP (Advanced Placement), special education and ESL (English as Second Lan-
guage) programs support the needs of students. It is also possible for students in some courses to earn
high school credit.
Originally built in 1974, Hill Country MS has been renovated and expanded several times, including a re-
cent project that included a new library housing more than 19,000 volumes.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas; Mas-
Kathleen Sullivan
ter of Educational Administration, Texas State University
Honors and Awards: Capitol of Texas Counseling Association Administrator of the
Year, 2005
Joined EISD: 2000
Previous School Districts: Austin ISD, San Marcos ISD
WEST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
9201 Scenic Bluff Dr., Austin, 78733
(512) 732-9220
wrms@eanesisd.net
www.wrms.eanesisd.net
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 840
School Hours: 8:25 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Principal: Karl Waggoner
Assistant Principals: Staci Hubbard, Erika Bacon
Principal’s Secretary: Anne Natenstedt
TEA 2011 Rating: Recognized
U. S. Blue Ribbon School
2011 TAKS RESULTS
Other Honors:
Texas Successful Schools Award for
Soc.
Outstanding Performance
Reading Writing Math Science Studies
Presidential Medal of Service
99% 99% 98% 94% 99%
Texas Business and Education Coalition
Honor Roll (2006-2011)
West Ridge Middle School, serving Eanes ISD’s western half, is divided into smaller learning communi-
ties or “teams” of innovative and caring teachers in each grade level to teach the “whole child” rather than
simply addressing subject areas. An emphasis is placed on development of research skills, writing, and
interdisciplinary projects across the curriculum.
The school recognizes and celebrates student excellence and offers opportunities for students to be
involved in a wide array of activities. In recent years WRMS choirs, bands, orchestra and academic UIL
teams have received regional and state honors. The West Ridge WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) program
uses a mentorship environment to help ensure that all students feel connected with their school.
Gifted and Talented, pre-AP (Advanced Placement), and Special Education programs support the needs of
students. A variety of stimulating electives and state-of the-art technology, including four computer labs,
also supports learning.
West Ridge Middle School was built in 1987 and renovated with the addition of a science wing as part of
the 2001 bond program.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Science, Drake University;
Karl Waggoner
Master of Education, Houston Baptist University; Mid-Management Certification,
Houston Baptist University
Honors and Awards: Teacher of the Year, Albright Middle School, Alief ISD
Joined EISD: 1995
Previous School Districts: Newton School District (Iowa), Alief ISD
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
4100 Westbank Dr., Austin, 78746
(512) 732-9280
whs@eanesisd.net
www.whs.eanesisd.net
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,485
School Hours: 8:40 a.m.-4:05 p.m.
Principal: Linda Rawlings
Assistant Principals: Dianne Carter, Michel Froneberger,
Steve Ramsey, Wade Sanchez, Stephen Shands
Principal’s Secretary: Peggy Gaffney
TEA 2011 Rating: Exemplary
2011 TAKS RESULTS
U. S. Blue Ribbon School
Other Honors: Soc.
Texas Successful Schools Award for Outstanding
Reading Math Science Studies
Performance
99% 96% 98% 99%
Newsweek Magazine and U.S. News and World Report
Top High Schools Lists
Westlake High School is a comprehensive, four-year public high school where the curriculum is primarily
college preparatory. The school’s average total enrollment, grades 9-12, is 2,465. Westlake HS consistent-
ly receives recognition at all levels, including its rank among the 100 best high schools in the country by
Newsweek magazine. It also is one of just a few large, comprehensive high schools in the state to be rated
Exemplary and exceeds both regional and state standardized test score averages in all categories.
Westlake HS students excel academically, as well as in music, arts and athletics. WHS consistently boasts
impressive numbers in the National Merit competition, as a record 44 finalists received the honor in
2010. Traditionally, about 95 percent of students continue their education after graduation; in 2011 that
number topped 99 percent.
Westlake High School offers a full slate of Advanced Placement courses, a Career and Technical Education
program, an acclaimed Performing Arts department, as well as special support programs such as the TLC
(The Learning Center) and Adult Transition Services.
Westlake is a sprawling campus that includes a dedicated Ninth Grade Center. In 2008-09, a choir room
was added, and the Research Center and Performing Arts Center were renovated.
Principal Profile
Degrees Held, Universities Attended: Bachelor of Arts, Texas Tech University;
Linda Rawlings
Masters of Philosophy, University of St. Andrews (Scotland); Masters of Education,
University of Houston at Clear Lake
Joined EISD: 2006
Previous School Districts: Clear Creek ISD, Pearland ISD, Galveston ISD
Eanes ISD Performance Summary
2011 TAKS RESULTS:
READING/ELA WRITING SOCIAL ST. MATH SCIENCE
Met Comm. Met Comm. Met Comm. Met Comm. Met Comm.
Grade 3 99% 70% 98% 58%
Grade 4 98% 73% 100% 66% 98% 67%
Grade 5 100% 71% 100% 77% 98% 71%
Grade 6 98% 68% 98% 65%
Grade 7 99% 70% 99% 76% 98% 59%
Grade 8 99% 78% 99% 73% 99% 50% 94% 57%
Grade 9 99% 40% 96% 62%
Grade 10 98% 36% 100% 80% 95% 43% 96% 40%
Grade 11 99% 43% 100% 84% 98% 57% 99% 51%
READING WRITING SOC. STUDIES MATH SCIENCE
District 99% 99% 99% 98% 97%
Westlake HS 99% NA 99% 96% 98%
Hill Country MS 99% 99% 99% 98% 94%
West Ridge MS 99% 99% 99% 98% 94%
Barton Creek Elem. 98% 99% NA 99% 99%
Bridge Point Elem. 98% 98% NA 96% 95%
Cedar Creek Elem. 99% 99% NA 99% 99%
Eanes Elem. 99% 99% NA 99% 98%
Forest Trail Elem. 99% 99% NA 99% 99%
Valley View Elem. 99% 99% NA 99% 94%