Covington Middle School

3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 738 students in grades 6-8, Covington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Covington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Covington Middle School's student population of 738 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
738 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Covington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#4827 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
37%
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34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
34%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covington Middle School's ranking?
Covington Middle School is ranked #4827 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Covington Middle School often compared to?
Covington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Covington Middle School?
738 students attend Covington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Covington Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Middle School?
Covington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Covington Middle School offer ?
Covington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Covington Middle School part of?
Covington Middle School is part of Austin ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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