Needs Improvement
#8195 of 8,552 schools in TX
Decker EL
Elementary School · Manor ISD · Austin, TX
A Manor ISD elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8500 DECKER LN, Austin, TX 78724
- Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Decker EL score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Decker EL 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$76,906
Median home value
$295,400
Median rent
$1,454/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78724; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Jordan ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Oak Meadows ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Montessori for AllCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 478 | 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.
Manor ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $12,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Decker EL is listed in MANOR ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Decker EL
Decker EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Manor ISD, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,195 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Decker EL
What grades does Decker EL serve?
Decker EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Decker EL?
Decker EL has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decker EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Decker EL 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 Decker EL rank in TX?
Decker EL ranks #8,195 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Decker EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Decker EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Decker EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Decker EL has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Decker EL a charter school?
No, Decker EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Decker EL a Title I school?
No, Decker EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Decker EL?
90.8% of students at Decker 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (512) 278-4150
- Area population (ZIP 78724)
- 29,326
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 78724; 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
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