Below Average
#7282 of 8,552 schools in TX
Texas School for the Deaf
School · Texas Sch for the Deaf · Austin, TX
A Texas Sch for the Deaf school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1102 S CONGRESS AVE, Austin, TX 78704
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Texas School for the Deaf score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 14% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Texas School for the Deaf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$97,160
Median home value
$862,000
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
70.4%
Homeownership
33.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Headwaters SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 1.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Travis Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 1.3 mi | 2 | 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.
Texas Sch for the Deaf
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Texas School for the Deaf is listed in TEXAS SCH FOR THE DEAF; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Texas School for the Deaf
Texas School for the Deaf is a public school in Austin, TX, part of Texas Sch for the Deaf, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,282 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Texas School for the Deaf
What grades does Texas School for the Deaf serve?
Texas School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Texas School for the Deaf?
Texas School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
How does Texas School for the Deaf rank in TX?
Texas School for the Deaf ranks #7,282 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Texas School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Texas School for the Deaf 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 Texas School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Texas School for the Deaf has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Texas School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Texas School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Texas School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Texas School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Texas School for the Deaf?
48.7% of students at Texas School for the Deaf 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (512) 462-5353
- Area population (ZIP 78704)
- 50,479
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 78704; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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