Wayside Schools School District
School District · Austin, Texas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,682
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#797 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,682
$286 vs Texas median
District size
1,759 students
Typical than Texas median
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. The district invests $12,682 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Wayside Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Wayside Schools students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 30.8%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Austin
- Total Enrollment
- 1,759
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayside Schools?
Wayside Schools spends $12,682 per student per year.
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 Sci-tech Middle and H S is the highest-rated school in Wayside Schools with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Wayside Schools?
Across schools in Wayside Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.8%. 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 5.2/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Wayside Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
- Austin ISD (123)
- San Antonio ISD (98)
- Cypress-fairbanks ISD (93)
- Fort Bend ISD (83)
- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
- Katy ISD (78)
- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
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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