Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 123 public schools serving 72,830 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
123 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
72,830 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
5,051 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #470 of all 1,196 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
114 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,516 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
39,395 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
4,377 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
22,400 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
68 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,960 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,429
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
5,212
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,373
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,609
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,624
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,376
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,260
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,918
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,813
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,854
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,650
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,619
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,335
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,758
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,437 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,481 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,634 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,002 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,437
$13,387
Spending / Student
$27,481
$14,116
Best Austin Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 1,518 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
| 744 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
| 675 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
| 630 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: K-5
| 651 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
| 534 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: PK-5
| 304 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
| 917 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
| 606 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
| 582 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
| 862 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
| 686 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
| 1,329 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
| 347 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
| 354 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
| 748 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
| 796 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
| 1,247 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
| 492 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
| 2,899 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
| 255 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
| 834 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
| 442 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
| 1,861 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
| 495 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
| 1,100 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
| 546 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
| 447 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
| 653 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
| 907 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
| 408 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
| 776 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
| 2,167 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
| 1,260 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
| 1,232 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District manages 123 public schools serving 72,830 students.
What is the rank of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District is ranked #470 out of 1,196 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 14:1, which is lower 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 $27,481 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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