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Austin Discovery School vs. Cedars International Academy

Should you attend Austin Discovery School or Cedars International Academy? 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
Austin Discovery School
9303 Fm 969 Rd
Austin, TX 78724
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cedars International Academy
8416 N Ih 35
Austin, TX 78753
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Austin Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Cedars International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Austin Discovery School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cedars International Academy 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-8
Total Students
261 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Austin Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedars International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin Discovery School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedars International Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Austin Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedars International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Austin Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cedars International Academy 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

#4036 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#4645 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Austin Discovery School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedars International Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cedars International Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cedars International Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cedars International Academy 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 Austin Discovery School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cedars International Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
41
Kindergarten Students
38
32
Grade 1 Students
44
40
Grade 2 Students
51
44
Grade 3 Students
43
39
Grade 4 Students
40
36
Grade 5 Students
35
30
Grade 6 Students
10
29
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cedars International Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cedars International Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cedars International Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cedars International Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Austin Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Discovery 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 two or more races at Cedars International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cedars International Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cedars International Academy 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
2%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cedars International Academy 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Austin Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Discovery 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 Cedars International Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cedars International Academy 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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