Small Middle

Summary:

Small Middle is a public middle school located in Austin, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,211 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the state of Texas in academic measures, making it a standout educational institution in the area.

Small Middle's exceptional performance is evident across various metrics. The school consistently outperforms the AISD and state averages in STAAR test scores, with 75.24% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 54.02% for AISD and 54.45% for Texas. Small Middle also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% of Texas middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past several years, which are lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Paredes Middle and Bedichek Middle, Small Middle consistently outperforms them in academic measures, including STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. Even when compared to schools in the highly-ranked Eanes Independent School District, Small Middle's performance is impressive, demonstrating its ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd
       Austin, TX  78749


(512) 841-6700

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,007 Help


Students who attend Small Middle usually attend:

High:    Bowie High School

Feeder schools for Small Middle:

Elementary:    Baldwin Elementary
    Patton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  1,211

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Hispanic:
43.0%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.7% Help


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Compare Details Small Middle ranks better than 86.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.41. (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: White (45.7%), Hispanic (43%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Small Middle is 18.2. 12 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Small Middle is $10,007. 13 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Small Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Small Middle 318th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Small Middle in the ranking list.)

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 Small Middle

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Rank History for all students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.63 164th 1573 89.6%
2005 79.50 186th 1582 88.2%
2006 75.16 292nd 1585 81.6%
2007 78.07 212th 1684 87.4%
2008 75.11 270th 1718 84.3%
2009 75.38 269th 1763 84.7%
2010 69.20 430th 1803 76.2%
2011 64.72 618th 1895 67.4%
2012 75.18 362nd 1951 81.4%
2013 72.57 426th 1973 78.4%
2014 74.76 401st 1987 79.8%
2015 69.81 546th 2043 73.3%
2016 72.84 465th 1987 76.6%
2017 71.70 416th 2027 79.5%
2018 75.68 356th 2080 82.9%
2019 76.05 378th 2193 82.8%
2021 50.92 1004th 2252 55.4%
2022 74.95 405th 2254 82.0%
2023 81.17 313th 2330 86.6%
2024 80.41 318th 2361 86.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.70 171st 720 76.3%
2019 68.64 188th 753 75.0%
2021 46.34 376th 743 49.4%
2022 79.77 102nd 813 87.5%
2023 78.16 120th 817 85.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 864th 1376 37.2%
2019 27.97 1172nd 1445 18.9%
2021 50.90 582nd 1592 63.4%
2022 41.85 892nd 1643 45.7%
2023 47.31 800th 1720 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.75 134th 1597 91.6%
2019 71.63 206th 1626 87.3%
2021 58.98 409th 1712 76.1%
2022 86.40 83rd 1757 95.3%
2023 84.19 114th 1815 93.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 1180th 2039 42.1%
2019 47.05 1050th 2073 49.3%
2021 27.76 1716th 2172 21.0%
2022 43.95 1199th 2220 46.0%
2023 55.78 829th 2251 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 452nd 2008 77.5%
2019 70.40 467th 2047 77.2%
2021 48.44 1043rd 2151 51.5%
2022 67.79 524th 2221 76.4%
2023 72.31 441st 2241 80.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.20 615th 1430 57.0%
2019 62.25 631st 1446 56.4%
2021 48.72 923rd 1501 38.5%
2022 62.35 612th 1488 58.9%
2023 63.50 627th 1481 57.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.24 950th 2008 52.7%
2019 44.30 1056th 2058 48.7%
2021 37.36 1327th 2118 37.3%
2022 53.84 773rd 2182 64.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.83 292nd 2030 85.6%
2019 78.81 308th 2069 85.1%
2021 52.88 911th 2168 58.0%
2022 78.44 323rd 2228 85.5%
2023 86.07 211th 2245 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 306th 587 47.9%
2019 61.42 231st 594 61.1%
2021 47.47 334th 589 43.3%
2022 59.12 267th 606 55.9%
2023 61.87 242nd 616 60.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.44 516th 1167 55.8%
2019 46.44 564th 1193 52.7%
2022 51.24 493rd 1251 60.6%
2023 61.66 369th 1273 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 558th 1895 70.6%
2019 61.46 571st 1935 70.5%
2021 31.07 1482nd 2043 27.5%
2022 54.85 773rd 2077 62.8%
2023 61.46 633rd 2116 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Small Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.39 286th 1673 82.9%
2019 76.69 298th 1684 82.3%
2021 48.85 843rd 1700 50.4%
2022 77.33 268th 1723 84.4%
2023 86.00 129th 1749 92.6%
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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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by a student
Monday, June 13, 2011

Open Quote CLINT SMALL MIDDLE SCHOOL IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!! If you are looking for a safe, awesome learning experience then go to CLINT SMALL MIDDLE SCHOOL!!! We went wireless and we have our own personal laptops in our classrooms. We have several grants going towards every learning experience. The garden is beautiful, and we have several outdoor classes. We are encouraged to recycle and now we are called SMALL GREEN TECH ACADEMY, with a curriculum track focusing on environmental science. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Small Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 731 27 24 150 2 n/a n/a 0 934
2001 780 32 32 203 8 n/a n/a 0 1055
2002 801 40 46 214 3 n/a n/a 0 1104
2003 801 40 46 214 3 n/a n/a 0 1104
2004 794 36 44 256 2 n/a n/a 0 1132
2005 739 39 45 267 3 n/a n/a 0 1093
2006 739 39 51 278 4 n/a n/a 0 1111
2007 741 47 57 291 3 n/a n/a 0 1139
2008 733 52 72 304 6 n/a n/a 0 1167
2009 722 57 65 332 7 n/a n/a 0 1183
2010 530 57 53 303 6 n/a n/a 0 949
2011 446 56 43 368 3 0 35 0 951
2012 428 49 39 364 1 0 41 0 922
2013 457 54 39 457 1 0 47 0 1055
2014 415 38 45 420 1 0 49 0 968
2015 447 39 40 420 3 0 54 0 1003
2016 485 47 35 391 3 0 45 0 1006
2017 554 52 44 462 2 1 64 0 1179
2018 562 47 50 511 1 1 59 0 1231
2019 586 41 51 534 0 3 62 0 1277
2020 568 38 42 515 2 1 58 0 1224
2021 538 30 38 508 2 0 65 0 1181
2022 531 28 48 497 2 1 68 0 1175
2023 554 29 40 521 1 1 65 0 1211

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 Small Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 934 56.7 16.5 7.9
2001 1055 61.8 17.1 9.7
2002 1104 70.5 15.7 10.8
2003 1104 70.5 15.7 10.8
2004 1132 71.1 15.9 12.5
2005 1093 82.5 13.2 11.6
2006 1111 71.1 15.6 12.1
2007 1139 71.6 15.9 16.3
2008 1167 73.5 15.9 17.7
2009 1183 74.4 15.9 18.7
2010 949 63.7 14.8 28.5
2011 951 64.1 14.8 34
2012 922 59.4 15.5 33.8
2013 1055 62.2 16.9 38.2
2014 968 67.9 14.2 33.7
2015 1003 62.0 16.1 32.2
2016 1006 61.0 16.4 30.8
2017 1179 67.1 17.5 27.3
2018 1231 76.8 16.0 25.7
2019 1277 77.7 16.4 27.2
2020 1224 71.1 17.2 28.7
2021 1181 72.1 16.3 33.1
2022 1175 73.4 15.9 31.7
2023 1211 66.2 18.2 31.7

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 Small Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 934 56.7 16.5 7.9
2001 1055 61.8 17.1 9.7
2002 1104 70.5 15.7 10.8
2003 1104 70.5 15.7 10.8
2004 1132 71.1 15.9 12.5
2005 1093 82.5 13.2 11.6
2006 1111 71.1 15.6 12.1
2007 1139 71.6 15.9 16.3
2008 1167 73.5 15.9 17.7
2009 1183 74.4 15.9 18.7
2010 949 63.7 14.8 28.5
2011 951 64.1 14.8 34
2012 922 59.4 15.5 33.8
2013 1055 62.2 16.9 38.2
2014 968 67.9 14.2 33.7
2015 1003 62.0 16.1 32.2
2016 1006 61.0 16.4 30.8
2017 1179 67.1 17.5 27.3
2018 1231 76.8 16.0 25.7
2019 1277 77.7 16.4 27.2
2020 1224 71.1 17.2 28.7
2021 1181 72.1 16.3 33.1
2022 1175 73.4 15.9 31.7
2023 1211 66.2 18.2 31.7

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 Small Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $711 (8.1%) $8,028 (91.9%) $8,739
2020 $737 (8.3%) $8,121 (91.7%) $8,858
2021 $457 (4.6%) $9,550 (95.4%) $10,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Small Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 313th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Small Middle)5368
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Small Middle)4950
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Small Middle)6267
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Small Middle)1551
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2626
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Small Middle)7170
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Small Middle)7068
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Small Middle)6361
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Small Middle)5650
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Small Middle)9295
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   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 Students12771211
 5.2%
African American4129
 29.3%
American Indian01
Asian5140
 21.6%
Hispanic534521
 2.4%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White586554
 5.5%
Two or More Races6265
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%31.7%
 4.5%


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Students who attend Small Middle usually go on to attend Bowie High School

Small Middle ranks 318th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Small Middle are 46% White, 43% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,211 students attended Small Middle.


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