The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Summary:

The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Austin, Texas. With a predominantly Hispanic student population (89.44%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (98.14%), the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years.

The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below state and district averages, with only 0% of 3rd graders proficient in reading in 2023-2024, compared to 48.85% statewide and 50% for the Austin Independent School District (ISD). The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively high, ranging from 16.8 to 19 students per teacher, higher than nearby public schools like Jordan Elementary, Ortega Elementary, and Blanton Elementary, which have ratios between 11.8 and 16.3 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby public schools and the Idea Public Schools charter school, The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key performs significantly worse academically, despite serving a similar demographic of students. The school's declining performance over the past 10 years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 2,251 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 4,567 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend that suggests the school may be struggling to effectively serve its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

5800 Mlk Blvd
Austin, TX 78721

(512) 287-5000

District: Valere Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4567^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,335

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.4%

African American:

8.7%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.4%), African American (8.7%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key is $8,335.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valere Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valere Public Schools 724^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

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Rank History for all students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	7.66	4131^st	4221	2.1%
2014	15.27	3970^th	4260	6.8%
2015	20.43	3756^th	4320	13.1%
2016	26.54	3447^th	4286	19.6%
2017	44.66	2251^st	4329	48.0%
2018	24.61	3548^th	4359	18.6%
2019	26.71	3541^st	4479	20.9%
2021	17.57	4041^st	4578	11.7%
2022	13.53	4270^th	4581	6.8%
2023	24.54	3725^th	4647	19.8%
2024	7.87	4567^th	4675	2.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.62	2293^rd	3226	28.9%
2019	29.13	2730^th	3333	18.1%
2021	23.21	3043^rd	3446	11.7%
2022	30.48	2739^th	3487	21.5%
2023	26.96	2923^rd	3556	17.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.19	3537^th	4264	17.0%
2019	38.49	2884^th	4309	33.1%
2021	25.64	3701^st	4451	16.9%
2022	19.78	4049^th	4477	9.6%
2023	24.83	3832^nd	4521	15.2%

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Rank History for Female students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.31	3231^st	4306	25.0%
2019	29.39	3366^th	4348	22.6%
2021	19.14	3941^st	4499	12.4%
2022	12.37	4355^th	4561	4.5%
2023	17.09	4180^th	4588	8.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.97	2806^th	4240	33.8%
2019	37.82	2831^st	4295	34.1%
2021	26.71	3621^st	4331	16.4%
2022	18.18	4144^th	4461	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.40	3691^st	4319	14.5%
2019	25.51	3562^nd	4357	18.2%
2022	15.00	4227^th	4563	7.4%
2023	28.45	3512^th	4585	23.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.70	3547^th	4168	14.9%
2019	27.23	3446^th	4188	17.7%
2021	19.33	3931^st	4329	9.2%
2022	16.39	4090^th	4376	6.5%
2023	26.32	3588^th	4401	18.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Revolving door of principals and staff, this year the principal quit a month before the staar test. Students are rowdy, disrespectful, and hopeless. The front office staff is rude. They break SPED/504 laws all the time, and they are so disorganized with everything. TEA should shut it down. Close Quote

Enrollment information for The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	13	75	0	n/a	n/a	88
2011	7	24	148	0	0	0	179
2012	10	29	265	3	0	1	308
2013	19	78	611	2	1	6	717
2014	6	51	264	0	0	2	323
2015	4	42	226	0	0	0	272
2016	12	39	167	1	0	0	219
2017	5	11	85	0	0	0	101
2018	4	11	115	0	0	1	131
2019	6	17	164	0	0	3	190
2020	3	15	119	0	0	1	138
2021	5	13	127	0	0	1	146
2022	3	13	162	0	0	1	179
2023	1	14	144	0	0	2	161

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	88	7.0	12.5	90.9
2011	179	14.0	12.7	89.4
2012	308	21.0	14.6	90.3
2013	717	34.6	20.7	90.5
2014	323	14.9	21.6	93.8
2015	272	18.0	15.1	89.3
2016	219	13.0	16.8	87.2
2017	101	7.2	13.9	97
2018	131	9.7	13.4	84
2019	190	10.4	18.2	86.8
2020	138	8.0	17.2	92.8
2021	146	7.6	19.0	95.2
2022	179	10.1	17.6	81.6
2023	161	9.5	16.8	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	88	7.0	12.5	90.9
2011	179	14.0	12.7	89.4
2012	308	21.0	14.6	90.3
2013	717	34.6	20.7	90.5
2014	323	14.9	21.6	93.8
2015	272	18.0	15.1	89.3
2016	219	13.0	16.8	87.2
2017	101	7.2	13.9	97
2018	131	9.7	13.4	84
2019	190	10.4	18.2	86.8
2020	138	8.0	17.2	92.8
2021	146	7.6	19.0	95.2
2022	179	10.1	17.6	81.6
2023	161	9.5	16.8	98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,612 (23.0%)	$8,738 (77.0%)	$11,350
2020	$1,103 (9.7%)	$10,309 (90.3%)	$11,412
2021	$1,440 (17.3%)	$6,895 (82.7%)	$8,335

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3541^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3725^th of 4647 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	6	33	27%
3rd Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)	16	41	25%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	18	17	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)	14	39	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	16	8	8%
4th Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)	36	33	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	36	0	36%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)	33	23	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	58	72	14%
5th Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Science (Valere Public Schools)	31	20	11%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	190	161	15.3%
African American	17	14	17.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	164	144	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	1	83.3%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.8%	98.1%	11.3%

Schools Near The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	5800 Mlk Blvd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 287-5000	161	10	16.8	98.1%	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.7%)	144 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.9	4567^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.3%		24.5	3725^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.8%	842								0.0	21.7	21.1	28.0	13.6	13.0	21.1	11.5	5.3	$8,335	$1,440	$6,895
Norman-Sims Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Tannehill Ln	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2347	278	14	19.8	95.7%	6 (2.2%)	114 (41.0%)	141 (50.7%)	12 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	10.7	4483^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	4.1%		11.4	4413^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.0%	70	12.5		20.0					25.9	8.3	31.8		14.7	21.1	22.7		9.1	$14,709	$973	$13,736
Idea Health Professions Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5816 Wilcab Rd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4350	286	19	15.0	88.5%	21 (7.3%)	58 (20.3%)	203 (71.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	13	4379^th of 4675 public elementary schools	6.3%		22.2	3873^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	16.7%	506								26.2	30.6	34.0		11.9	22.5	19.2		6.4	$13,905	$9,481	$4,424
Pecan Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Rogge Ln	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4445	292	18	16.2	96.6%	16 (5.5%)	78 (26.7%)	186 (63.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	6.6	4611^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.4%		5.1	4603^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	0.9%	8	0.0	6.3	6.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.7	10.0	15.4		7.1	17.9	26.5		0.0	$14,418	$1,126	$13,291
Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6711 Johnny Morris Rd	Austin	78724	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2578	555	37	15.1	93.2%	20 (3.6%)	133 (24.0%)	371 (66.8%)	21 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	4.8	4648^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.6%		10	4465^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.9%	183	2.7	9.4	5.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	5.9	27.8		6.1	6.7	21.4		0.0	$12,815	$1,494	$11,321
Ortega Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1135 Garland Ave	Austin	78721	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4417	274	18	15.3	90.1%	15 (5.5%)	38 (13.9%)	214 (78.1%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.9	3502^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.1%		43.8	2546^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.2%	956	0.0	11.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	39.1	31.6	46.2	40.0	24.0	21.7	48.2	30.8	7.4	$13,957	$807	$13,150
Winn Montessori	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Susquehanna Ln	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2390	267	17	16.0	66.3%	34 (12.7%)	55 (20.6%)	158 (59.2%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.5%)	28	3554^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.0%		11	4428^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	874	0.0	37.5	25.0	10.0	14.3	0.0	0.0	42.9	31.6	71.4		28.6	20.0	14.3		0.0	$15,846	$779	$15,067
Oak Meadows Elementary	Public	K-6	5600 Decker Ln	Austin	78724	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 278-4175	356	30	11.8	83.1%	14 (3.9%)	42 (11.8%)	284 (79.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	21.3	3966^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.2%		19.1	4065^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.5%	99	4.6	0.0	22.2	16.7	20.0	0.0	0.0	27.8	41.5	41.7	29.3	20.8	35.9	27.5	17.2	5.0	$12,709	$1,311	$11,398
Blanton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5408 Westminster Dr	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2026	620	39	15.7	41.6%	255 (41.1%)	46 (7.4%)	261 (42.1%)	16 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	67.6	1221^st of 4675 public elementary schools	73.9%		54.6	1911^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.9%	690	7.7	7.7	11.1	0.0	11.1	11.1	34.8	69.1	56.0	49.2		56.3	41.7	67.7		17.4	$10,142	$688	$9,454
Overton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7201 Colony Loop Dr	Austin	78724	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 841-9300	424	26	16.3	96.0%	10 (2.4%)	64 (15.1%)	345 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	13.8	4341^st of 4675 public elementary schools	7.1%		12.5	4379^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.8%	38	20.5	19.4	9.5	14.3	26.9	5.9	0.0	29.0	15.0	25.8		16.3	37.0	19.4		5.9	$13,757	$1,726	$12,031

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What is the racial makeup of The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key?

Students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key are 89% Hispanic, 9% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 161 students attended The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key.

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