Austin Achieve Middle

Summary:

Austin Achieve Middle is a public charter middle school serving 625 students in grades 5-8 in Austin, Texas. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (92.48%) and consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Austin Achieve Middle struggles significantly, with STAAR test scores well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.43% of 5th graders were proficient in reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 15.29% of 6th graders and 0% of 8th graders meeting proficiency standards. Dropout rates have also been relatively high in recent years, ranging from 0.3% to 1.6%. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 95% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and low spending per student (between $10,979 and $11,892 over the past three years) may be contributing factors to its poor academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Decker Middle, Kealing Middle, and KIPP Austin College Prep, Austin Achieve Middle consistently underperforms. For example, Kealing Middle, a public school in the Austin Independent School District, ranked in the top 10% of Texas middle schools and had significantly higher STAAR scores across all subjects and grade levels. The school's subgroup performance, particularly for African American and Hispanic students, is also consistently in the bottom quartile of their respective groups statewide, in contrast to the more diverse and higher-performing Kealing Middle.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 5908 Manor Rd
       Austin, TX  78723


(512) 522-4190

District: Austin Achieve Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2042nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,979 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.5%
African American:
5.8%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Austin Achieve Middle ranks worse than 86.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.45. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.5%), African American (5.8%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Achieve Middle is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Achieve Middle is $10,979.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Austin Achieve Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Austin Achieve Middle 2042nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Austin Achieve Middle in the ranking list.)

Austin Achieve Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Achieve Public Schools 880th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Achieve Middle

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Rank History for all students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 27.12 1583rd 1987 20.3%
2015 49.30 1113th 2043 45.5%
2016 47.33 1129th 1987 43.2%
2017 32.45 1418th 2027 30.0%
2018 34.46 1399th 2080 32.7%
2019 26.33 1724th 2193 21.4%
2021 15.23 2026th 2252 10.0%
2022 15.19 2041st 2254 9.4%
2023 18.10 2039th 2330 12.5%
2024 19.45 2042nd 2361 13.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.14 242nd 1376 82.4%
2019 52.69 503rd 1445 65.2%
2021 38.55 966th 1592 39.3%
2022 31.13 1226th 1643 25.4%
2023 32.58 1219th 1720 29.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.56 1371st 1597 14.2%
2019 31.87 1187th 1626 27.0%
2021 26.80 1443rd 1712 15.7%
2022 26.89 1484th 1757 15.5%
2023 24.73 1601st 1815 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 928th 2039 54.5%
2019 37.37 1381st 2073 33.4%
2021 19.77 1943rd 2172 10.5%
2023 23.63 1897th 2251 15.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 1586th 2008 21.0%
2019 21.45 1767th 2047 13.7%
2021 16.26 1936th 2151 10.0%
2022 16.72 2005th 2221 9.7%
2023 17.56 1995th 2241 11.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 682nd 2008 66.0%
2019 54.91 685th 2058 66.7%
2021 30.80 1603rd 2118 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.17 1155th 2030 43.1%
2019 31.63 1477th 2069 28.6%
2021 15.91 1959th 2168 9.6%
2022 14.76 2044th 2228 8.3%
2023 18.97 1956th 2245 12.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.57 1142nd 1167 2.1%
2021 26.38 985th 1213 18.8%
2023 25.29 1017th 1273 20.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Achieve Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 1023rd 1895 46.0%
2019 33.10 1376th 1935 28.9%
2021 19.47 1825th 2043 10.7%
2023 23.43 1780th 2116 15.9%
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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.

Austin Achieve Middle Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Open Quote Austin Achieve is providing a quality education for students, support for families, and a great environment for learning. I don't think these stats reflect how far the school has come as an organization. If you're looking for a great education for your child, you've found it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Austin Achieve Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 3 17 2 94 1 0 1 0 118
2014 8 22 0 247 0 0 1 0 278
2015 13 40 0 355 2 0 1 0 411
2016 15 43 0 484 2 0 4 0 548
2017 19 49 0 623 2 0 9 0 702
2018 16 43 0 741 2 0 7 0 809
2019 7 24 0 598 0 0 3 0 632
2020 11 32 0 607 1 0 2 0 653
2021 14 42 2 640 1 0 2 0 701
2022 14 47 1 538 1 0 1 0 602
2023 10 36 0 578 0 0 1 0 625

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 Austin Achieve Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 118 9.3 12.6 94.1
2014 278 13.8 20.1 30.2
2015 411 22.0 18.6 93.4
2016 548 37.0 14.8 93.4
2017 702 49.0 14.3 89.2
2018 809 64.0 12.6 93.9
2019 632 41.1 15.3 97.3
2020 653 36.5 17.8 94.2
2021 701 34.1 20.5 93.9
2022 602 41.4 14.5 92
2023 625 40.8 15.3 95.4

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 Austin Achieve Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 118 9.3 12.6 94.1
2014 278 13.8 20.1 30.2
2015 411 22.0 18.6 93.4
2016 548 37.0 14.8 93.4
2017 702 49.0 14.3 89.2
2018 809 64.0 12.6 93.9
2019 632 41.1 15.3 97.3
2020 653 36.5 17.8 94.2
2021 701 34.1 20.5 93.9
2022 602 41.4 14.5 92
2023 625 40.8 15.3 95.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Achieve Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,877 (15.8%) $10,015 (84.2%) $11,892
2020 $2,207 (19.8%) $8,964 (80.2%) $11,171
2021 $2,398 (21.8%) $8,581 (78.2%) $10,979

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Achieve Middle

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 1724th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2039th of 2330 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Middle)2333
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Public Schools)2334
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Middle)2817
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Public Schools)2817
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Austin Achieve Middle)145
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Achieve Public Schools)145
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Middle)1325
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Public Schools)1326
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Middle)2813
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Public Schools)2814
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Middle)3625
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Public Schools)3626
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Middle)3220
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Public Schools)3218
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Middle)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Achieve Public Schools)3734
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Middle)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Achieve Public Schools)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Austin Achieve Middle)2924
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Achieve Public Schools)2924
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Achieve Middle)2822
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Achieve Public Schools)2822
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Austin Achieve Middle)6925
 44%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Achieve Public Schools)5416
 38%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632625
 1.1%
African American2436
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic598578
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White710
 42.9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%95.4%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended Austin Achieve Middle.

Students at Austin Achieve Middle are 92% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% White.

Austin Achieve Middle ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Texas middle schools.


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