Austin Independent School District
Top Rankings
Austin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 126 public schools serving 74,871 students in Austin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Austin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
126 Schools
9,060 Schools
# Students
74,871 Students
5,372,224 Students
# Teachers
5,463 Teachers
369,150 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #596 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
105 Students
18,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,405 Students
254,161 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
41,148 Students
2,840,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
53%
# Black Students
4,949 Students
681,193 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
22,547 Students
1,424,019 Students
% White Students
30%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
8,263 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,654 Students
143,704 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,553
217,849
# Students in K Grade:
5,664
361,347
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,761
381,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,683
380,045
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,602
381,045
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,538
385,316
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,478
395,641
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,431
414,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,405
421,372
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,425
422,521
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,755
436,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,623
420,924
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,979
388,568
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,974
364,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
50
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,679 is higher than the state median of $15,716. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,061 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,698 MM
$14 MM
Spending
$1,951 MM
$13 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,679
$15,716
Spending / Student
$26,061
$14,547
Best Austin Independent School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7309 Lazy Creek Dr
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,254 students
Rank: #22.
Gullett Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2082
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2082
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Doss Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kiker Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5913 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mccallum High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,835 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Creek Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0310
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0310
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Kealing Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Grades: 6-8
| 1,280 students
Rank: #99.
Brentwood Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6700 Arroyo Seco St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1010.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
Math: 56% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 883 students
Rank: #1111.
Casis Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Mills Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #1313.
Gorzycki Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,330 students
Rank: #1414.
Hill Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #1515.
Highland Park Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1616.
Austin High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 W Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 2,349 students
Rank: #1717.
Barton Hills Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #1818.
Baldwin Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #1919.
Lee Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3308 Hampton Rd
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 414-2098
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 414-2098
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Bowie High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4103 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Grades: 9-12
| 2,886 students
Rank: #2121.
Mathews Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bryker Woods Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3309 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Zilker Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Bluebonnet Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2327
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2424.
Ridgetop Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5005 Caswell Ave
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2525.
Anderson High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Grades: 9-12
| 2,241 students
Rank: #2626.
Lamar Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 Wynona Ave
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #2727.
Baranoff Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #2828.
Murchison Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Grades: 6-8
| 1,246 students
Rank: #2929.
Rosedale
Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2117 W 49th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-3617
Grades: PK-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3131.
Becker Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2019
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2019
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3232.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3808 Maplewood Ave
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 414-4402
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 414-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #3333.
Patton Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Westcreek Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #3434.
Summitt Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #3535.
O Henry Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District manages 126 public schools serving 74,871 students.
What is the rank of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District is ranked #596 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Independent School District?
55% of Austin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Austin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,061 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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