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Austin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 124 public schools serving 73,384 students in Austin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Austin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
124 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
73,384 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
4,433 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #468 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#495 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
115 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,592 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
39,660 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
4,487 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
22,569 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
31%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,881 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,425
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
5,262
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,670
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,741
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,447
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,319
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,241
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,979
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,883
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,099
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,804
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,693
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,066
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,755
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,267 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,274 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,634 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,002 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,267
$13,417
Spending / Student
$27,274
$14,148
Best Austin Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lasa High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2589
Grades: 9-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6201 Davis Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7525 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Casis Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2710 Exposition Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Gullett Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6310 Treadwell Blvd
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2082
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Barton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2108 Barton Hills Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2013
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Doss Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7005 Northledge Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2365
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #99.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12200 Meridian Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 841-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8601 Tallwood Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2369
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #1212.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6703 Yates Av
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-2039
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #1313.
Gorzycki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7412 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,286 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-4406
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ridgetop Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5005 Caswell Ave
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 414-4469
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
Summitt Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12207 Brigadoon Ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #1717.
Kiker Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5913 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 414-2584
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #1818.
Kealing Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1607 Pennsylvania Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-3214
Grades: 6-8
| 1,255 students
Rank: #1919.
Becker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2019
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2019
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #2020.
Bowie High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4103 Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-5247
Grades: 9-12
| 2,782 students
Rank: #2121.
Bryker Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3309 Kerbey Ln
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 414-2054
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #2222.
Baranoff Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12009 Buckingham Gate Rd
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #2323.
Lee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3308 Hampton Rd
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 414-2098
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 414-2098
Grades: K-6
| 458 students
Rank: #2424.
Mccallum High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5600 Sunshine Dr
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 414-2519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #2525.
Zilker Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Bluebonnet Ln
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2327
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2626.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 Wynona St
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3217
Grades: 6-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #2727.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Austin, TX 78748
(512) 841-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #2828.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 414-2392
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #2929.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5214 Duval Rd
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 414-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3030.
Richards Sch For Young Women Leaders
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2309 Panther Trail
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-3236
Grades: 6-12
| 895 students
Rank: #3131.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3808 Maplewood Ave
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 414-4402
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 414-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #3232.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6001 Westcreek Dr
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 414-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #3333.
Anderson High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8403 Mesa Dr
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 414-2538
Grades: 9-12
| 2,210 students
Rank: #3434.
Small Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Austin, TX 78749
(512) 841-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,211 students
Rank: #3535.
Blazier Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Vertex Blvd
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 841-8800
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 841-8800
Grades: PK-6
| 1,169 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District manages 124 public schools serving 73,384 students.
What is the rank of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District is ranked #468 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Independent School District?
54% of Austin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Austin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,274 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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