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Rodriguez EL

Elementary School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

4400 FRANKLIN PARK DR, Austin, TX 78744

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at Rodriguez EL score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

95.9%

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 Rodriguez 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some 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

$78,474

Median home value

$307,000

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78744; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
City School of TexasPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.5 mi88Compare →
Houston ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.5 mi501Compare →
Uphaus Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–K0.5 mi278Compare →
Kipp Austin ObrasCharter · enrollment unverified2.1PK–40.6 mi389Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#53 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

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

About Rodriguez EL

Rodriguez EL is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,823 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rodriguez EL

What grades does Rodriguez EL serve?

Rodriguez EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rodriguez EL?

Rodriguez EL has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodriguez EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Rodriguez EL is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rodriguez EL rank in TX?

Rodriguez EL ranks #4,823 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rodriguez EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Rodriguez EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rodriguez EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rodriguez EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rodriguez EL a charter school?

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

Is Rodriguez EL a Title I school?

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

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

95.9% of students at Rodriguez 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 78744)
51,069
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
32.8
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 78744; 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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