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#1218 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

Austin EL

Elementary School · Memphis ISD · Memphis, TX

A Memphis ISD elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 460, Memphis, TX 79245

  • Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$18,889
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Austin EL score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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The neighborhood

Where Austin EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average393/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), 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

$46,667

Median home value

$79,100

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Memphis ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Austin EL is listed in MEMPHIS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Austin EL

Austin EL is a public elementary school in Memphis, TX, part of Memphis ISD, serving approximately 113 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Austin EL

What grades does Austin EL serve?

Austin EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Austin EL?

Austin EL has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Austin EL is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Austin EL rank in TX?

Austin EL ranks #1,218 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Austin EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Austin EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin EL has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Austin EL a charter school?

No, Austin EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Austin EL a Title I school?

No, Austin EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin EL?

83.2% of students at Austin EL 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 79245)
2,291
Area average commute
16 min
Area median age
44
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 79245; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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