Serving 25 students in grades 7-12, Austin Oaks 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Oaks ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Austin Oaks's student population of 25 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Austin Oaks 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 Oaks is 0.46, 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
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
28%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Oaks's ranking?
Austin Oaks is ranked #7570 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Austin Oaks often compared to?
Austin Oaksis often viewed alongside schools like Austin St Hospital by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Oaks?
25 students attend Austin Oaks.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Austin Oaks students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Oaks?
Austin Oaks has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Oaks offer ?
Austin Oaks offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Austin Oaks part of?
Austin Oaks is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Austin Oaks located?
Austin Oaks is located in the South Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in South Austin.
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