Very Good
#2824 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Basis Austin
Middle School · Basis Texas · Austin, TX
A Basis Texas charter middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1605 KRAMER LN, Austin, TX 78758
- Math 80% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Basis Austin score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 83% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Basis Austin 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$69,019
Median home value
$419,300
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
25.5%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Burnet MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Westview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 687 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Basis Texas
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,070NCES 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.
Basis Austin is listed in BASIS TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Basis Austin
Basis Austin is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Basis Texas, serving approximately 211 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,824 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basis Austin
What grades does Basis Austin serve?
Basis Austin serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Basis Austin?
Basis Austin has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basis Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Basis Austin is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Basis Austin rank in TX?
Basis Austin ranks #2,824 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Basis Austin's MySchoolScout rating?
Basis Austin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Basis Austin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Basis Austin has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Basis Austin a charter school?
Yes, Basis Austin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Basis Austin a Title I school?
No, Basis Austin is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (737) 263-5890
- Area population (ZIP 78758)
- 50,592
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 78758; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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