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5.6avg / 10

Austin ISD School District

School District · Austin, Texas

Students: 72,830
Teachers (FTE): 5,092
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

123

79 elem, 19 mid, 20 high

Enrollment

72,830

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Austin ISD?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Austin ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Mills EL

9.2/10

Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.5 value signalOpen profile

Clayton EL

9.2/10

Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.4 value signalOpen profile

Bear Creek EL

9.2/10

Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.3 value signalOpen profile

How this district compares

Texas rank

#676 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,950

$18 vs Texas median

District size

72,830 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Austin ISD ranks #676 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Austin ISD's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 115 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mills EL (9.2/10), Clayton EL (9.2/10), and Bear Creek EL (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Guerrero Thompson

Rates 7.0/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Austin ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mendez Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +19.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Austin ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Austin ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (115 of 123). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Mills EL9.2 / 10
2Clayton EL9.2 / 10
3Bear Creek EL9.2 / 10
4Barton Hills EL9.2 / 10
5Doss EL9.1 / 10
6Gullett EL9.0 / 10
7Ridgetop EL9.0 / 10
8Casis EL8.9 / 10
9Baldwin EL8.9 / 10
10Bryker Woods EL8.9 / 10

See all 123 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Austin ISD

Austin ISD serves 72,830 students across 123 schools in Texas, making it one of the larger urban districts in the state. Of those, 118 have earned a ranked score on MySchoolScout, averaging 5.7 out of 10 — a baseline that reflects the wide range of outcomes across a district this size. Parents should look past that average, because individual school scores vary considerably, and the top performers here rank among the strongest in the region.

Gullett Elementary leads the district with a 9.1 out of 10, the highest score among all Austin ISD schools. Rosedale and LASA High School both score 8.5, with LASA standing out as a rigorous option for high school students seeking advanced academic programming. Ridgetop Elementary and Brentwood Elementary round out the top five at 8.4 and 8.2, respectively — all three elementary schools concentrated in the upper tier of district performance.

That cluster of high-scoring elementaries matters for families planning long-term. A strong start at Gullett, Ridgetop, or Brentwood can set students on a trajectory toward LASA, which consistently draws attention as one of Austin's most academically demanding high schools. With 123 total schools across the district, parents have real choices to evaluate, and the gap between the district average of 5.7 and the top schools above 8.0 signals that school selection within Austin ISD carries significant weight.

For families new to the area or beginning a school search, the practical move is to filter by attendance zone first, then compare individual school scores against that 5.7 district average. Schools scoring above 7.0 outperform the majority of Austin ISD campuses. The five top-ranked schools listed here all clear that bar by a wide margin, but they are not evenly distributed across the city — proximity and enrollment eligibility will shape which options are realistically available. Starting with zoned schools and then exploring magnet or open-enrollment pathways gives parents the clearest picture of what Austin ISD can offer their child.

District Map

Schools in Austin ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency62.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Austin ISD with test data.

Schools in Austin ISD

123 schools
Elementary Schools79
Barton Hills EL
9.2
Mills EL
9.2
Clayton EL
9.2
Bear Creek EL
9.2
Doss EL
9.1
Gullett EL
9.0
Ridgetop EL
9.0
Bryker Woods EL
8.9
Casis EL
8.9
Baldwin EL
8.9
Brentwood EL
8.8
Zilker EL
8.8
Highland Park EL
8.7
Joslin EL
8.7
Lee EL
8.6
Summitt EL
8.6
Hill EL
8.3
Maplewood EL
8.3
Kiker EL
8.3
Davis EL
8.3
Mathews EL
8.2
Reilly EL
8.2
Becker EL
7.8
Baranoff EL
7.6
Cowan EL
7.5
Sunset Valley EL
7.3
Cunningham EL
7.2
Patton EL
7.2
Uphaus Early Childhood Center
7.2
Blanton EL
7.0
Guerrero Thompson
7.0
Blazier EL
6.8
Williams EL
6.7
Travis Hts EL
6.6
Palm EL
6.6
Boone EL
6.0
Rodriguez EL
6.0
Pleasant Hill EL
5.9
Casey EL
5.8
Oak Hill EL
5.4
Kocurek EL
5.3
Linder EL
4.8
Galindo EL
4.7
Cook EL
4.6
Widen EL
4.5
Campbell EL
4.4
Hart EL
4.3
Ortega EL
4.2
Winn Montessori
4.2
Wooten EL
4.2
Pickle EL
4.1
Menchaca EL
4.0
Houston EL
3.9
St Elmo EL
3.9
Blackshear EL
3.7
Odom EL
3.7
Graham EL
3.6
Allison EL
3.5
Zavala EL
3.5
Perez EL
3.5
Pillow EL
3.4
Mcbee EL
3.4
Barrington EL
3.3
Harris EL
3.3
Govalle EL
3.2
Andrews EL
3.1
Norman-sims EL
3.1
Walnut Creek EL
3.0
Pecan Springs EL
2.8
Jordan EL
2.8
Overton EL
2.8
Brown EL
2.7
Langford EL
2.7
Sanchez EL
2.6
Wooldridge EL
2.6
Dawson EL
2.4
Padron EL
2.3
Oak Springs EL
2.2
Daep- EL
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Middle Schools19
Kealing Middle
8.5
Lamar Middle
8.1
Gorzycki Middle
7.8
Small Middle
7.2
O Henry Middle
6.8
Murchison Middle
6.6
Covington Middle
6.2
Garcia Ymla
6.1
Lively Middle
6.0
Bailey Middle
5.6
General Marshall Middle
5.5
Sadler Means Ywla
5.4
Mendez Middle
4.5
Bedichek Middle
3.4
Burnet Middle
2.8
Martin Middle
2.3
Webb Middle
2.3
Dobie Middle
2.2
Paredes Middle
2.0
High Schools20
Lasa H S
8.7
Bowie H S
7.8
Mccallum H S
7.7
Anderson H S
7.4
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
7.4
Austin H S
7.1
Alternative Learning Center
5.4
Crockett Echs
5.3
Akins H S
4.9
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
4.7
Eastside Early College H S
4.6
Northeast Early College H S
4.4
Graduation Preparatory Academy
4.3
Lbj Echs
4.2
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
4.1
Garza Independence H S
4.0
Navarro Early College H S
3.9
Travis Early College H S
3.8
Austin St Hospital
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Greenleaf Ncc
—
Other Schools5
Rosedale
6.7
International H S
4.1
Austin ISD Prek Partnership (pkp)
3.3
Leadership Academy
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Travis County J J a E P
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District Details

State
Texas
City
Austin
Total Enrollment
72,830
Teachers (FTE)
5,092
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Austin ISD?

Austin ISD has 123 schools in total — 79 elementary, 19 middle, and 20 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Austin ISD?

The average composite rating for Austin ISD is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Austin ISD?

Austin ISD's district-level spending was $12,950 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Austin ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Austin ISD is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Austin ISD?

Barton Hills EL is the highest-rated school in Austin ISD with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Austin ISD?

Across schools in Austin ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Austin ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Austin ISD has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 123 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
59.7%
ELA Proficiency
62.1%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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