Mathews Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(512) 414-4406
Mathews Elementary School serves 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mathews Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mathews Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mathews Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mathews Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mathews Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1077 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 43% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Austin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mathews Elementary School is Austin High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Austin Street Hospital (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Austin Austin High School Math: 51% | Reading: 67%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,267 students10
0.4 miles
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505 0.4 9-12 2,267 - Austin Austin Street Hospital Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 16 students10
0.5 miles
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700 0.5 5-12 16 - Austin Guerrero Thompson Math: 53% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 633 students10
0.5 miles
102 E Rundberg
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-8400 0.5 PK-5 633 - Austin Padron Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 759 students10
0.5 miles
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 841-9600 0.5 PK-5 759 - Austin Travis County J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
0.5 miles
1111 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 499-1700 0.5 9-12 3
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