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Andrews Elementary School vs. Ortega Elementary School

Should you attend Andrews Elementary School or Ortega Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Andrews Elementary School
6801 Northeast Dr
Austin, TX 78723
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ortega Elementary School
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Andrews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Ortega Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Andrews Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ortega Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
341 students
256 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Andrews Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ortega Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Andrews Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ortega Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Andrews Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ortega Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ortega Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7248 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3353 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Andrews Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ortega Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortega Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortega Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Andrews Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ortega Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Andrews Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ortega Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
44
Kindergarten Students
32
43
Grade 1 Students
54
33
Grade 2 Students
52
33
Grade 3 Students
65
27
Grade 4 Students
44
23
Grade 5 Students
52
32
Grade 6 Students
-
21

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ortega Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ortega Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ortega Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ortega Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Andrews Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ortega Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ortega Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ortega Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Andrews Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ortega Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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