Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Paredes 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paredes Middle School serves the south part of its school district in Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 22.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paredes Middle School's student population of 635 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paredes 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 Paredes Middle School is 0.36, 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
#7387 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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)45.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pumas
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paredes Middle School's ranking?
Paredes Middle School is ranked #7387 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paredes Middle School often compared to?
Paredes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Middle School, Gorzycki Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Paredes Middle School?
635 students attend Paredes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paredes Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paredes Middle School?
Paredes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paredes Middle School offer ?
Paredes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paredes Middle School part of?
Paredes Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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