Austin Independent School District (Isd)

The Austin Independent School District (Isd) encompasses 117 schools, including 78 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 20 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students across the city of Austin, Texas. The district is home to several standout schools, such as Lasa High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, and Richards School For Young Women Leaders, another highly ranked high school. At the middle school level, Gorzycki Middle and Kealing Middle are top performers, while Doss Elementary stands out as an exceptional elementary school.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, with a clear correlation between demographic factors, such as socioeconomic status and race, and academic achievement. Schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower STAAR proficiency rates and other academic metrics. This highlights the need for the district to address equity and opportunity gaps. Additionally, the early college high schools in the district, such as Navarro Early College High School, Travis Early College High School, and Northeast Early College High School, appear to be struggling academically, with very low STAAR proficiency rates.

Despite these challenges, the Austin Independent School District (Isd) is home to several consistently high-performing schools that demonstrate the district's ability to provide a quality education to its students. However, the significant variation in spending per student, from $3,482 to $67,217, suggests that the equitable distribution of resources may be an area in need of improvement to ensure all students have access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.