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Lively Middle School vs. Idea Rundberg College Preparatory

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School Overview

School
Lively Middle School
201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
9504 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78753
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Idea Rundberg College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Lively 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 764 students in grades 6-12, Idea Rundberg College Preparatory ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
948 students
764 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lively Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Rundberg College Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lively Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Rundberg College Preparatory.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lively Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Rundberg College Preparatory over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5063 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1437 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
58%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools 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 Lively Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Idea Rundberg College Preparatory by grade.
Grade 6 Students
269
132
Grade 7 Students
353
143
Grade 8 Students
326
126
Grade 9 Students
-
121
Grade 10 Students
-
96
Grade 11 Students
-
79
Grade 12 Students
-
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lively Middle 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.
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% Hispanic
63%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA Public Schools 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
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lively Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.54
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools 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
53%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lively Middle 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 Idea Rundberg College Preparatory, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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