Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Dessau 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dessau Middle serves the southwestern part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dessau Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Strength in Unity
School Rankings
Dessau Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dessau Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7150 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dessau Middle School's ranking?
Dessau Middle School is ranked #7150 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dessau Middle School often compared to?
Dessau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dessau Middle School?
596 students attend Dessau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dessau Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dessau Middle School?
Dessau Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dessau Middle School offer ?
Dessau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dessau Middle School part of?
Dessau Middle School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dessau Middle School located?
Dessau Middle School is located in the Harris Ridge neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Harris Ridge.
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