Wayside Schools School District
School District · Austin, Texas
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,759
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Wayside Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayside Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wayside Altamira Academy
Austin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S
Austin · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#709 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,682
$286 vs Texas median
District size
1,759 students
Typical than Texas median
The short answer
Wayside Schools ranks #709 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Wayside Schools's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wayside Real Learning Academy (5.9/10), Wayside Altamira Academy (5.8/10), and Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wayside Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayside Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayside Real Learning Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Wayside Altamira Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Wayside Eden Park Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayside Schools
Wayside Schools is a Austin, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,759 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $12,682 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Wayside Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wayside Real Learning Academy, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Wayside Schools students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wayside Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayside Schools with test data.
Schools in Wayside Schools
4 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Austin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayside Schools?
Wayside Schools has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayside Schools?
The average composite rating for Wayside Schools is 5.4/10. 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 Wayside Schools?
Wayside Schools's district-level spending was $12,682 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 Wayside Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayside Schools is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayside Schools?
Wayside Real Learning Academy is the highest-rated school in Wayside Schools with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Wayside Schools?
Across schools in Wayside Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayside Schools compare to other districts in Texas?
Wayside Schools has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 4 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
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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