For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,251 students in 78744, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 78744, TX are Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin and John P Ojeda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 78744 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 78744, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78744, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 822-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E St Elmo Rd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 693-0000
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
John P Ojeda Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Mckinney Falls Pkwy
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3500
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 386-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Wayside Sci-tech Middle And High School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6405 S Ih 35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 220-9120
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 220-9120
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Paseo Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Metropolis Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 921-5707
Grades: 5-9
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Mendez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5106 Village Sq Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Grades: 7-8
| 203 students
78744, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Echelon (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1834 E Oltorf
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 444-8442
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 78744, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 78744, TX include Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory, Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin and John P Ojeda Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 78744?
6 public middle schools are located in 78744.
What is the racial composition of students in 78744?
78744 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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