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Blackshear Elementary

Summary:

Blackshear Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 262 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackshear Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (22.9%) and Hispanic (42.75%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (41.38%) was significantly below the district (55.65%) and state (48.85%) averages. Blackshear's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, tend to rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 334 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 (5-star rating) to a low of 3,468 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating).

Blackshear Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby Lee Elementary and Maplewood Elementary, which have higher STAAR test scores and better statewide rankings. The high percentage of students (54.2% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Blackshear suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. The school is located in close proximity to the University of Texas Elementary Charter School, which has a higher academic performance and statewide ranking, providing a potential model for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1712 E 11th St
       Austin, TX  78702-2796

(512) 414-2021

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3468th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,677 Help


Students who attend Blackshear Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kealing Middle
High:    Eastside Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.7%
White:
24.0%
African American:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Compare Details Blackshear Elementary ranks worse than 74.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 45th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blackshear Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), White (24%), African American (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackshear Elementary is 13.7, which is the 12th best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackshear Elementary is $10,677. 62 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Blackshear Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blackshear Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.42 2920th 3465 15.7%
2005 41.22 2424th 3475 30.2%
2006 47.46 2170th 3476 37.6%
2007 72.80 886th 3724 76.2%
2008 55.10 1933rd 3768 48.7%
2009 45.06 2493rd 3884 35.8%
2010 57.18 1946th 3937 50.6%
2011 48.58 2493rd 4095 39.1%
2012 50.02 2279th 4206 45.8%
2013 86.09 381st 4221 91.0%
2014 91.45 129th 4260 97.0%
2015 82.68 600th 4320 86.1%
2016 87.89 334th 4286 92.2%
2017 70.45 1039th 4329 76.0%
2018 59.80 1498th 4359 65.6%
2019 39.20 2732nd 4479 39.0%
2021 38.00 2676th 4578 41.5%
2022 38.06 2859th 4581 37.6%
2023 43.47 2569th 4647 44.7%
2024 29.46 3468th 4675 25.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.64 486th 3226 84.9%
2019 41.32 2039th 3333 38.8%
2021 25.95 2908th 3446 15.6%
2022 21.67 3114th 3487 10.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 1883rd 3558 47.1%
2019 49.00 1478th 3684 59.9%
2021 20.53 3536th 3799 6.9%
2022 24.57 3412th 3952 13.7%
2023 21.75 3690th 4086 9.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 1388th 4264 67.4%
2019 28.47 3554th 4309 17.5%
2021 20.18 4020th 4451 9.7%
2022 12.93 4315th 4477 3.6%
2023 7.62 4456th 4521 1.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.31 1784th 4306 58.6%
2019 39.55 2701st 4348 37.9%
2021 36.66 2758th 4499 38.7%
2022 38.48 2864th 4561 37.2%
2023 41.53 2698th 4588 41.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.11 797th 3106 74.3%
2019 71.57 687th 3184 78.4%
2021 24.39 2487th 3006 17.3%
2022 31.42 2455th 2958 17.0%
2023 47.65 2023rd 2980 32.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.17 781st 4240 81.6%
2019 27.10 3580th 4295 16.6%
2021 19.78 4062nd 4331 6.2%
2022 27.08 3677th 4461 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.20 1307th 4319 69.7%
2019 39.86 2672nd 4357 38.7%
2021 39.00 2609th 4498 42.0%
2022 39.70 2758th 4563 39.6%
2023 46.01 2387th 4585 47.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 998th 2483 59.8%
2019 40.96 1519th 2515 39.6%
2021 27.22 1978th 2444 19.1%
2022 22.83 2115th 2421 12.6%
2023 21.78 2154th 2443 11.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 1100th 4168 73.6%
2019 31.70 3173rd 4188 24.2%
2021 30.18 3222nd 4329 25.6%
2022 32.46 3250th 4376 25.7%
2023 20.86 3912th 4401 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Blackshear Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.10 10th 3127 99.7%
2019 98.31 4th 3142 99.9%
2021 67.94 814th 3082 73.6%
2022 61.24 1121st 3082 63.6%
2023 76.53 546th 3106 82.4%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Open Quote Blackshear Elementary is a special school with teachers and staff devoted to the students. They expect the best from the students, and do so in a respectful way.It is the cleanest school I have ever been in. And all of this creates a safe and welcoming environment that encourages the students to succeed. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Open Quote Blackshear is a gem!

What makes this place great? The answer is easy--the people that make up the Blackshear community. We have a caring, smart and dedicated staff. Our leadership is focused and approachable. The building and cafeteria are all well maintained and literally shine. But what really makes our school sparkle are the students. They are respectful and equally dedicated to learning all they can from their teachers. The students are encouraged to balance their studies with extracurricular activities. All students participate in weekly enrichment classes. This gives students the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of engaging activities as well as shine beyond the classroom. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, October 28, 2013

Open Quote Thanks, Principal and staff members for embracing the Blackshear Bridge project for a sustainable campus and a sustainable community. We began in the school garden during enrichment time on Fridays. The children are growing their own food and taking it home to their families. Now we are bridging to the community surrounding the school and to resources in the broader Austin community to green the campus for more and more outdoor learning! Principal and the Campus Green Team are engaging fully. We're looking at the new AISD Sustainable Schools Best Practices Guide and beginning to implement the Eco Schools USA Eco Audit program. The children,staff, and parents are becoming involved in envisioning how we will work with our new partners at the University of Texas School of Architecture and Center for Sustainable Design, Huston-Tillotson University, the City of Austin's Office of Sustainability, Keep Austin Beautiful and the Austin Permaculture Guild, National Wildlife Federation, and most of all, AISD's own Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee, and Health & Science Resource Center at Discovery Hill. Close Quote


by a citizen
Monday, October 28, 2013

Open Quote This school does a wonderful job really teaching the whole child. This year nearly all the teachers are teaching weekly social emotional learning lessons to prepare students to be calm and compassionate adults. The teachers and administration care deeply about the students and it shows in all there interactions. Last year the school had afternoon enrichment every Friday where the students got to pick a course such as gardening, dance, yoga, etc. What a wonderful idea! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, October 27, 2013

Open Quote I am truly amazed at the wonderful things I see happening at Blackshear Elementary. As a volunteer in one of the enrichment programs I have the opportunity to work with about 10% of the students and observe a large portion of the student body. I have also met with the principal and various faculty and staff and see in them a genuine concern and caring for the children they serve. The principal is to be commended for going above and beyond the minimum requirements of all those state mandated standardized tests. She involves her students in a great variety of fun activities that are teaching the children skills and knowledge they are unable to get at home or through extracurricular activities that many of the families cannot afford. I love seeing the excitement on the faces of these children when they realize they have just accomplished something special or new. I am proud to be associated with such a dedicated faculty and staff. They are an inspiration to the students as well as those of us who are there to teach through all these special additions to help round out the education of Blackshear children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blackshear Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 277 1 201 n/a n/a n/a 0 487
1989 7 280 0 163 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 6 260 0 198 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 10 200 0 221 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 8 205 1 223 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 5 207 1 238 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 8 190 0 259 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 8 211 0 328 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 8 211 0 328 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 8 217 0 343 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1998 7 197 0 308 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 7 193 0 305 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 11 145 0 289 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 5 129 0 276 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 6 78 0 226 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 6 78 0 226 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 5 97 0 253 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 4 86 0 219 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 0 85 0 216 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 3 64 0 205 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2008 3 65 0 207 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 0 58 0 208 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2010 2 58 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 0 66 0 179 0 0 2 0 247
2012 2 72 1 156 0 0 5 0 236
2013 1 57 1 162 0 0 5 0 226
2014 0 55 1 163 0 0 1 0 220
2015 12 78 0 179 2 1 4 0 276
2016 29 81 2 167 3 0 9 0 291
2017 50 95 4 212 2 0 18 0 381
2018 72 90 5 190 0 0 21 0 378
2019 72 104 4 189 0 0 26 0 395
2020 88 97 5 186 0 0 30 0 406
2021 80 100 5 165 0 0 27 0 377
2022 66 80 4 137 0 0 26 0 313
2023 63 60 3 112 0 0 24 0 262

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 Blackshear Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 45.0 10.8 n/a
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 39.0 11.8 n/a
1991 432 38.9 11.1 n/a
1992 438 35.0 12.5 91.3
1993 452 35.0 12.9 94.9
1994 458 33.1 13.8 91.7
1995 550 34.7 15.9 90.7
1996 550 34.7 15.9 90.7
1997 571 35.8 15.9 90
1998 513 36.0 14.3 89.7
1999 506 36.5 13.9 94.1
2000 445 33.8 13.2 75.3
2001 410 38.3 10.7 87.3
2002 310 28.4 10.9 92.3
2003 310 28.4 10.9 92.3
2004 355 26.8 13.2 96.3
2005 309 24.5 12.6 63.8
2006 301 25.2 11.9 61.1
2007 272 23.5 11.6 98.5
2008 275 21.0 13.1 97.1
2009 266 18.7 14.2 95.5
2010 241 20.4 11.7 96.7
2011 247 19.7 12.5 96.8
2012 236 17.8 13.2 97.5
2013 226 19.1 11.8 97.3
2014 220 21.9 10.0 96.8
2015 276 25.0 11.0 91.3
2016 291 26.0 11.1 81.1
2017 381 33.3 11.4 70.3
2018 378 28.0 13.4 66.4
2019 395 27.0 14.6 65.1
2020 406 27.0 15.0 59.6
2021 377 27.0 13.9 59.7
2022 313 23.4 13.3 55.6
2023 262 19.0 13.7 54.2

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 Blackshear Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 45.0 10.8 n/a
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 39.0 11.8 n/a
1991 432 38.9 11.1 n/a
1992 438 35.0 12.5 91.3
1993 452 35.0 12.9 94.9
1994 458 33.1 13.8 91.7
1995 550 34.7 15.9 90.7
1996 550 34.7 15.9 90.7
1997 571 35.8 15.9 90
1998 513 36.0 14.3 89.7
1999 506 36.5 13.9 94.1
2000 445 33.8 13.2 75.3
2001 410 38.3 10.7 87.3
2002 310 28.4 10.9 92.3
2003 310 28.4 10.9 92.3
2004 355 26.8 13.2 96.3
2005 309 24.5 12.6 63.8
2006 301 25.2 11.9 61.1
2007 272 23.5 11.6 98.5
2008 275 21.0 13.1 97.1
2009 266 18.7 14.2 95.5
2010 241 20.4 11.7 96.7
2011 247 19.7 12.5 96.8
2012 236 17.8 13.2 97.5
2013 226 19.1 11.8 97.3
2014 220 21.9 10.0 96.8
2015 276 25.0 11.0 91.3
2016 291 26.0 11.1 81.1
2017 381 33.3 11.4 70.3
2018 378 28.0 13.4 66.4
2019 395 27.0 14.6 65.1
2020 406 27.0 15.0 59.6
2021 377 27.0 13.9 59.7
2022 313 23.4 13.3 55.6
2023 262 19.0 13.7 54.2

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 Blackshear Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,086 (11.2%) $8,652 (88.8%) $9,738
2020 $1,173 (12.2%) $8,415 (87.8%) $9,588
2021 $710 (6.6%) $9,967 (93.4%) $10,677

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackshear Elementary

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 2732nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2569th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Blackshear Elementary)5747
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary)4143
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Blackshear Elementary)3735
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary)3115
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Blackshear Elementary)3057
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blackshear Elementary)5252
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Blackshear Elementary)3031
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students395262
 33.7%
African American10460
 42.3%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic189112
 40.7%
Pacific Islander00
White7263
 12.5%
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%54.2%
 10.9%

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Blackshear Elementary ranks 3468th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Blackshear Elementary.

Students at Blackshear Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 24% White, 23% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Blackshear Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kealing Middle
High : Eastside Early College High School


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