For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,526 students in 78704, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78704, TX are Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and Lively Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78704 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78704, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78704, TX Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2206 Prather Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #22.
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2515 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2554
Grades: 7-11
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Lively Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3207
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #44.
Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2515 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 854-7077
Grades: 7-10
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Live Oak
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 440-0613
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Rank: #66.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 471 students
78704, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Graduation Prep Academy Travis (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1211 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-6635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Premier H S Of Austin High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1701 West Ben White 100a
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8442
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78704, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78704, TX include Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders, Travis County Juvenile Detention Center and Lively Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78704, TX?
6 public middle schools are located in 78704, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78704, TX?
78704, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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