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:
4567th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,335 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.9%
African American:
4.5%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.9%), African American (4.5%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key is 20.2. (See more...)
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Compare The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key employs 8.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key is $8,335.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key:

SchoolDigger ranks The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key 4567th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key in the ranking list.)

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Valere Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valere Public Schools 724th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 7.66 4131st 4221 2.1%
2014 15.27 3970th 4260 6.8%
2015 20.43 3756th 4320 13.1%
2016 26.54 3447th 4286 19.6%
2017 44.66 2251st 4329 48.0%
2018 24.61 3548th 4359 18.6%
2019 26.71 3541st 4479 20.9%
2021 17.57 4041st 4578 11.7%
2022 13.53 4270th 4581 6.8%
2023 24.54 3725th 4647 19.8%
2024 7.87 4567th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.62 2293rd 3226 28.9%
2019 29.13 2730th 3333 18.1%
2021 23.21 3043rd 3446 11.7%
2022 30.48 2739th 3487 21.5%
2023 26.96 2923rd 3556 17.8%
2024 19.53 3286th 3638 9.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.78 4253rd 4261 0.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 3537th 4264 17.0%
2019 38.49 2884th 4309 33.1%
2021 25.64 3701st 4451 16.9%
2022 19.78 4049th 4477 9.6%
2023 24.83 3832nd 4521 15.2%
2024 20.16 4111th 4560 9.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.31 3231st 4306 25.0%
2019 29.39 3366th 4348 22.6%
2021 19.14 3941st 4499 12.4%
2022 12.37 4355th 4561 4.5%
2023 17.09 4180th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.97 2806th 4240 33.8%
2019 37.82 2831st 4295 34.1%
2021 26.71 3621st 4331 16.4%
2022 18.18 4144th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 3691st 4319 14.5%
2019 25.51 3562nd 4357 18.2%
2022 15.00 4227th 4563 7.4%
2023 28.45 3512th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.70 3547th 4168 14.9%
2019 27.23 3446th 4188 17.7%
2021 19.33 3931st 4329 9.2%
2022 16.39 4090th 4376 6.5%
2023 26.32 3588th 4401 18.5%
2024 10.28 4321st 4431 2.5%
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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.

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by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Open Quote 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 Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 13 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 7 24 0 148 0 0 0 0 179
2012 10 29 0 265 3 0 1 0 308
2013 19 78 0 611 2 1 6 0 717
2014 6 51 0 264 0 0 2 0 323
2015 4 42 0 226 0 0 0 0 272
2016 12 39 0 167 1 0 0 0 219
2017 5 11 0 85 0 0 0 0 101
2018 4 11 0 115 0 0 1 0 131
2019 6 17 0 164 0 0 3 0 190
2020 3 15 0 119 0 0 1 0 138
2021 5 13 0 127 0 0 1 0 146
2022 3 13 0 162 0 0 1 0 179
2023 1 14 0 144 0 0 2 0 161
2024 1 8 0 168 0 0 2 0 179

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
2024 179 8.8 20.2 81

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
2024 179 8.8 20.2 81

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 3541st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3725th 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)633
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)1641
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)1817
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)1439
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)168
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)3633
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)360
 36%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)3323
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)5872
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Valere Public Schools)5156
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Valere Public Schools)5140
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key)3528
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Valere Public Schools)3120
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190161
 15.3%
African American1714
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic164144
 12.2%
Pacific Islander00
White61
 83.3%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%98.1%
 11.3%


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The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key.

Students at The East Austin College Prep At Southwest Key are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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