Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Austin Achieve Parmer ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Achieve Parmer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Austin Achieve Parmer's student population of 171 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Austin Achieve Parmer ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Achieve Parmer is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7963 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Achieve Parmer's ranking?
Austin Achieve Parmer is ranked #7963 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Achieve Parmer?
171 students attend Austin Achieve Parmer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Austin Achieve Parmer students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Achieve Parmer?
Austin Achieve Parmer has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Achieve Parmer offer ?
Austin Achieve Parmer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Austin Achieve Parmer part of?
Austin Achieve Parmer is part of Austin Achieve School District.
In what neighborhood is Austin Achieve Parmer located?
Austin Achieve Parmer is located in the Coronado Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Coronado Hills.
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