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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 2026-27 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 14,257 students in Austin Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Austin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
123 Schools
2,678 Schools
# Students
71,601 Students
1,445,479 Students
# Teachers
5,079 Teachers
96,876 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #455 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#477 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
54%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
25%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,548 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,375 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,257 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2,103 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,548
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,375
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Austin Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Richards School For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Gr: 6-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Small Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
O Henry Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2610 W 10th St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Murchison Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 N Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Bailey Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-4990
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Austin St Hospital
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 W 45th St Bldg #638
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1313.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Convict Hill Rd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-3276
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Lively Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Gr: 6-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Mendez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 Village Sq Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Garcia Ymla
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7414 Johnny Morris Rd
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 841-9400
Austin, TX 78724
(512) 841-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Paredes Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 S Mary Moore Searight Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Sadler Means Ywla
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 414-3234
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 414-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Martin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haskell St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3243
Gr: 7-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Hathaway St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3225
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Webb Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 E St Johns Ave
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-3258
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 414-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Dobie Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Rundberg Ln
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-3270
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 414-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
4401 Tilley St
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 414-4163
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 414-4163
Gr: 6-7 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Travis County J J A E P
Alternative School
4900 Gonzales St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2554
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
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