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#8347 of 8,552 schools in TX
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
Elementary School · Valere Public Schools · Austin, TX
A Valere Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5800 MLK BLVD, Austin, TX 78721
- Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some 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
$103,285
Median home value
$503,400
Median rent
$1,616/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman-sims ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Idea Health Professions AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Texas Empowerment Academy ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Pecan Springs ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 292 | 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.
Valere Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is listed in VALERE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of Valere Public Schools, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,347 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
What grades does The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key serve?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
The student-teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key rank in TX?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key ranks #8,347 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key's MySchoolScout rating?
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key a charter school?
Yes, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key a Title I school?
No, The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key?
81.0% of students at The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key 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
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (512) 287-5000
- Area population (ZIP 78721)
- 10,728
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 78721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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