Below Average
#7179 of 8,552 schools in TX
Austin Achieve Middle
Middle School · Austin Achieve Public Schools · Austin, TX
A charter middle school in Austin, TX where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5908 MANOR RD, Austin, TX 78723
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Austin Achieve Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Austin Achieve Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,978
Median home value
$513,500
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler Means YwlaEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Texas Empowerment AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| General Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6 | 1.1 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Austin Achieve Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Austin Achieve Middle is listed in AUSTIN ACHIEVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Achieve Middle
Austin Achieve Middle is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Austin Achieve Public Schools, serving approximately 647 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,179 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Achieve Middle
What grades does Austin Achieve Middle serve?
Austin Achieve Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Austin Achieve Middle?
Austin Achieve Middle has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Achieve Middle is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin Achieve Middle rank in TX?
Austin Achieve Middle ranks #7,179 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Austin Achieve Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Achieve Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Austin Achieve Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Achieve Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Austin Achieve Middle a charter school?
Yes, Austin Achieve Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Austin Achieve Middle a Title I school?
No, Austin Achieve Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Achieve Middle?
89.2% of students at Austin Achieve Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (512) 522-4190
- Area population (ZIP 78723)
- 36,307
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78723; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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