Below Average
#7318 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dailey Middle
Middle School · Del Valle ISD · Austin, TX
A Del Valle ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14000 WESTALL ST, Austin, TX 78725
- Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dailey Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dailey 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$102,819
Median home value
$306,800
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Austin Academy of Arts & LettersCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 5–8 | 3.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Decker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Del Valle MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 842 | Compare → |
| John P Ojeda MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 788 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Del Valle ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dailey Middle is listed in DEL VALLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dailey Middle
Dailey Middle is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Del Valle ISD, serving approximately 814 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,318 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dailey Middle
What grades does Dailey Middle serve?
Dailey Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dailey Middle?
Dailey Middle has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dailey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dailey Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dailey Middle rank in TX?
Dailey Middle ranks #7,318 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dailey Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dailey Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Dailey Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dailey Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Dailey Middle a charter school?
No, Dailey Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dailey Middle a Title I school?
No, Dailey Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dailey Middle?
93.6% of students at Dailey 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 814
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (512) 386-3600
- Area population (ZIP 78725)
- 10,810
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 78725; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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