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Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S
High School · Wayside Schools · Austin, TX
A charter high school in Austin, TX where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6405 S IH 35, Austin, TX 78744
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* 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
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Austin BraveCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Valor South AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Harmony School of Excellence - AustinCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | 1.8 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Austin OaksCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wayside Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES 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.
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S is listed in WAYSIDE SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Wayside Schools, serving approximately 535 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,264 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S
What grades does Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S serve?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S rank in TX?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S ranks #5,264 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S a charter school?
Yes, Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S a Title I school?
No, Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S?
87.9% of students at Wayside Sci-tech Middle and H S 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (512) 220-9120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78744)
- 51,069
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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