For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 800 students in 78721, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX are Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Texas Empowerment Academy and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78721 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78721, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78721, TX Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Texas Empowerment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6414 N Hampton Dr
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 494-1076
Grades: 3-12
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
The East Austin College Prep At Mlk
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 287-5050
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
78721, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1012 Arthur Stiles
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-5810
Grades: 9-11
| 260 students
1203 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4488
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78721, TX include Idea Health Professions College Preparatory, Texas Empowerment Academy and The East Austin College Prep At Mlk.
How many public middle schools are located in 78721, TX?
3 public middle schools are located in 78721, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in 78721, TX?
78721, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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