Serving 1,286 students in grades 6-8, Gorzycki Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorzycki Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gorzycki Middle School's student population of 1,286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorzycki Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorzycki Middle School is 0.56, 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
#374 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
62%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorzycki Middle School's ranking?
Gorzycki Middle School is ranked #374 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gorzycki Middle School often compared to?
Gorzycki Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Middle School, Small Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gorzycki Middle School?
1,286 students attend Gorzycki Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gorzycki Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorzycki Middle School?
Gorzycki Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorzycki Middle School offer ?
Gorzycki Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gorzycki Middle School part of?
Gorzycki Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2020
This is a great school.
5 2/14/2015
Top-flight school. Amazing breadth of electives for a middle school. 7th graders have a choice of 30+ electives, including rocketry, robotics, video game design, and technical theatre (sound/light/sets) as well as the usual art, Spanish, music, band and athletics.
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