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5.8avg / 10

Austin ISD School District

School District · Austin, Texas

Students: 72,830
Teachers (FTE): 5,092
Estimated Scores: 2%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

123

79 elem, 19 mid, 20 high

Enrollment

72,830

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#679 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

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 #679 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Austin ISD's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 116 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maplewood EL (9.2/10), Mills EL (8.8/10), and Mathews EL (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Galindo EL

Rates 8.5/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.5 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 (116 of 123). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Maplewood EL9.2 / 10
2Mills EL8.8 / 10
3Mathews EL8.7 / 10
4Casey EL8.6 / 10
5Joslin EL8.6 / 10
6Galindo EL8.5 / 10
7Cunningham EL8.5 / 10
8Bear Creek EL8.4 / 10
9Zilker EL8.1 / 10
10Blackshear EL8.1 / 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 Proficiency58.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency61.1%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Austin ISD

123 schools
Elementary Schools79
Maplewood EL
9.2
Mills EL
8.8
Mathews EL
8.7
Casey EL
8.6
Joslin EL
8.6
Galindo EL
8.5
Cunningham EL
8.5
Bear Creek EL
8.4
Blackshear EL
8.1
Zilker EL
8.1
Summitt EL
7.9
Campbell EL
7.8
Baldwin EL
7.8
Gullett EL
7.8
Kiker EL
7.7
Lee EL
7.7
Zavala EL
7.7
Blanton EL
7.5
Perez EL
7.5
Highland Park EL
7.5
Hill EL
7.5
Langford EL
7.4
Palm EL
7.3
Uphaus Early Childhood Center
7.2
Cowan EL
7.0
Kocurek EL
6.7
Baranoff EL
6.7
Blazier EL
6.5
Doss EL
6.5
Bryker Woods EL
6.4
Guerrero Thompson
6.4
Harris EL
6.3
Ridgetop EL
6.2
Sunset Valley EL
6.2
Casis EL
6.1
Davis EL
6.0
Allison EL
5.9
Brentwood EL
5.9
Widen EL
5.9
Graham EL
5.9
Padron EL
5.8
Clayton EL
5.6
Reilly EL
5.6
Barton Hills EL
5.5
Becker EL
5.5
Walnut Creek EL
5.5
Winn Montessori
5.5
Wooldridge EL
5.5
Pillow EL
5.4
Govalle EL
5.2
Menchaca EL
5.2
Travis Hts EL
5.2
Barrington EL
5.0
St Elmo EL
5.0
Norman-Sims EL
4.9
Cook EL
4.7
Patton EL
4.6
Rodriguez EL
4.6
Mcbee EL
4.6
Oak Springs EL
4.6
Odom EL
4.6
Overton EL
4.5
Oak Hill EL
4.5
Sanchez EL
4.5
Hart EL
4.4
Andrews EL
4.1
Williams EL
4.1
Boone EL
4.0
Jordan EL
3.9
Pecan Springs EL
3.8
Ortega EL
3.6
Pleasant Hill EL
3.6
Wooten EL
3.6
Pickle EL
3.5
Houston EL
2.9
Linder EL
2.9
Brown EL
2.8
Dawson EL
2.8
Daep- EL
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Middle Schools19
Kealing Middle
7.7
Small Middle
7.4
Gorzycki Middle
7.4
Murchison Middle
7.3
General Marshall Middle
6.8
Garcia Ymla
6.8
Lamar Middle
6.5
Sadler Means Ywla
6.5
Covington Middle
6.0
Mendez Middle
6.0
Bailey Middle
5.5
Paredes Middle
5.1
Lively Middle
4.9
Bedichek Middle
4.7
O Henry Middle
4.6
Dobie Middle
4.4
Webb Middle
4.3
Martin Middle
4.3
Burnet Middle
3.3
High Schools20
Lasa H S
7.8
Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders
7.4
Mccallum H S
6.3
Anderson H S
6.2
Garza Independence H S
6.2
Bowie H S
6.0
Alternative Learning Center
5.4
Austin H S
5.3
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
5.2
Northeast Early College H S
5.2
Lbj Echs
4.4
Navarro Early College H S
4.0
Akins H S
3.8
Crockett Echs
3.8
Eastside Early College H S
3.6
Graduation Prep Academy Navarro
3.6
Travis Early College H S
3.3
Graduation Preparatory Academy
2.9
Austin St Hospital
—
Greenleaf Ncc
—
Other Schools5
Rosedale
8.0
International H S
5.6
Austin ISD Prek Partnership (pkp)
4.8
Leadership Academy
—
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 5.8/10. 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?

Maplewood 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 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. 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 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
58.3%
ELA Proficiency
61.1%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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