Serving 1,279 students in grades 6-8, Gorzycki Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 1,279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorzycki Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gorzycki Middle School's student population of 1,279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorzycki Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorzycki Middle School is 0.54, 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
#605 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
64%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorzycki Middle School's ranking?
Gorzycki Middle School is ranked #605 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gorzycki Middle School often compared to?
Gorzycki Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Middle School, Small Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Gorzycki Middle School?
1,279 students attend Gorzycki Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gorzycki Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorzycki Middle School?
Gorzycki Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorzycki Middle School offer ?
Gorzycki Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gorzycki Middle School part of?
Gorzycki Middle School is part of Austin ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2020
This is a great school.
5 2/14/2015
Top-flight school. Amazing breadth of electives for a middle school. 7th graders have a choice of 30+ electives, including rocketry, robotics, video game design, and technical theatre (sound/light/sets) as well as the usual art, Spanish, music, band and athletics.
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