Below Average
#7296 of 8,552 schools in TX
Lbj Echs
High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX
An Austin ISD high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7309 LAZY CREEK DR, Austin, TX 78724
- Math 9% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lbj Echs score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lbj Echs 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Achieve H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Texas Empowerment AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 3–12 | 1.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| The East Austin College Prep at MlkCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 1.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| International H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–10 | 2.2 mi | 210 | 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.
Austin ISD
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #78 of 118
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lbj Echs is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lbj Echs
Lbj Echs is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,296 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lbj Echs
What grades does Lbj Echs serve?
Lbj Echs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lbj Echs?
Lbj Echs has an enrollment of approximately 763 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lbj Echs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lbj Echs is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lbj Echs rank in TX?
Lbj Echs ranks #7,296 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lbj Echs's MySchoolScout rating?
Lbj Echs 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 Lbj Echs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lbj Echs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lbj Echs a charter school?
No, Lbj Echs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lbj Echs a Title I school?
No, Lbj Echs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lbj Echs?
73.8% of students at Lbj Echs 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 763
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.2%
- Phone
- (512) 414-2543
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78724)
- 29,326
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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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