Blazier Elementary

Summary:

Blazier Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 1,169 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas.

Blazier Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 43% of Texas elementary schools over the past several years. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 5th and 6th-grade STAAR proficiency rates exceeding the AISD and Texas averages. Blazier also excels in supporting diverse student groups, with its African American, Hispanic, multi-racial, English Language Learner, and special education students all performing in the top 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and programs.

When compared to nearby schools in the AISD district, such as Houston Elementary, Langford Elementary, and Widen Elementary, Blazier Elementary consistently outperforms them on academic measures, including STAAR test proficiency rates and overall state rankings. This makes Blazier Elementary a standout institution within the district, providing a strong educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8601 Vertex Blvd
       Austin, TX  78744


(512) 841-8800

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2006th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,709 Help


Students who attend Blazier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Paredes Middle
High:    Akins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  1,169

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.3%
White:
12.0%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blazier Elementary ranks better than 57.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th 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 52.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Blazier Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.3%), White (12%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blazier Elementary is 16.7. 52 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blazier Elementary is $10,709. 60 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Blazier 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 Blazier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 24.32 3312th 3768 12.1%
2009 27.74 3282nd 3884 15.5%
2010 43.19 2690th 3937 31.7%
2011 63.42 1610th 4095 60.7%
2012 56.47 1903rd 4206 54.8%
2013 57.91 1855th 4221 56.1%
2014 60.18 1755th 4260 58.8%
2015 67.81 1387th 4320 67.9%
2016 74.95 1005th 4286 76.6%
2017 60.17 1471st 4329 66.0%
2018 60.06 1485th 4359 65.9%
2019 69.68 1083rd 4479 75.8%
2021 64.95 1340th 4578 70.7%
2022 69.43 1168th 4581 74.5%
2023 67.30 1278th 4647 72.5%
2024 52.48 2006th 4675 57.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.84 608th 1046 41.9%
2019 54.04 515th 1112 53.7%
2021 44.73 535th 961 44.3%
2022 79.21 142nd 1004 85.9%
2023 86.55 83rd 1099 92.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.34 361st 3226 88.8%
2019 74.73 462nd 3333 86.1%
2021 82.33 292nd 3446 91.5%
2022 82.54 300th 3487 91.4%
2023 79.12 426th 3556 88.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.01 694th 3558 80.5%
2019 60.22 932nd 3684 74.7%
2021 75.29 429th 3799 88.7%
2022 71.43 640th 3952 83.8%
2023 63.98 918th 4086 77.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 1182nd 4264 72.3%
2019 75.47 573rd 4309 86.7%
2021 77.37 533rd 4451 88.0%
2022 68.30 982nd 4477 78.1%
2023 67.78 1037th 4521 77.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.45 1715th 4306 60.2%
2019 66.34 1178th 4348 72.9%
2021 68.55 1119th 4499 75.1%
2022 70.21 1089th 4561 76.1%
2023 66.27 1258th 4588 72.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.28 2164th 3106 30.3%
2019 63.47 1271st 3184 60.1%
2021 55.97 1558th 3006 48.2%
2022 66.04 1052nd 2958 64.4%
2023 73.41 515th 2980 82.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.21 475th 4240 88.8%
2019 87.75 198th 4295 95.4%
2021 80.63 362nd 4331 91.6%
2022 84.12 322nd 4461 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.07 1320th 4319 69.4%
2019 71.71 944th 4357 78.3%
2021 58.75 1553rd 4498 65.5%
2022 65.86 1293rd 4563 71.7%
2023 66.54 1274th 4585 72.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.10 730th 1005 27.4%
2019 54.74 490th 1009 51.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.55 358th 2483 85.6%
2019 83.92 203rd 2515 91.9%
2021 67.12 484th 2444 80.2%
2022 59.35 789th 2421 67.4%
2023 71.00 469th 2443 80.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 1325th 4168 68.2%
2019 70.34 859th 4188 79.5%
2021 73.98 722nd 4329 83.3%
2022 72.14 832nd 4376 81.0%
2023 67.93 1045th 4401 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Blazier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.99 679th 3127 78.3%
2019 79.31 439th 3142 86.0%
2021 45.73 1670th 3082 45.8%
2022 74.50 571st 3082 81.5%
2023 77.91 489th 3106 84.3%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Open Quote I really like Blazier. Our 1st grader is gifted, has severe ADHD and is on the autism spectrum. AISD has been great in working with the school to address her needs. Of course I've also had to be in constant communication with the school and followed the processes for a district assessment so she can be placed in special services.

It's a high performing majority minority school that's much needed in Austin. Our daughter is mixed race so I'm glad she gets to be around peers that look like her. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Open Quote New school but it has a a great heart and teachers are great good discipline, my daughter had a great year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blazier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 63 49 20 311 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 67 66 23 450 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2010 79 79 26 544 3 n/a n/a 0 731
2011 77 62 18 606 5 0 10 0 778
2012 88 67 15 673 4 0 17 0 864
2013 94 81 15 764 3 0 21 0 978
2014 97 73 18 755 3 0 24 0 970
2015 94 49 22 769 6 1 26 0 967
2016 86 47 16 671 5 0 17 0 842
2017 75 40 11 656 3 1 27 0 813
2018 105 72 18 635 1 1 28 0 860
2019 102 67 19 648 1 3 25 0 865
2020 110 52 23 688 1 5 35 0 914
2021 119 66 28 796 0 2 43 0 1054
2022 126 72 27 864 0 2 49 0 1140
2023 140 77 30 869 0 4 49 0 1169

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 Blazier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 444 34.4 12.9 70.5
2009 607 35.7 17.0 75.6
2010 731 44.7 16.3 76.1
2011 778 50.6 15.3 77.6
2012 864 49.1 17.5 79.3
2013 978 61.2 15.9 79.1
2014 970 67.0 14.4 80.8
2015 967 64.0 15.1 76.3
2016 842 56.0 15.0 74.5
2017 813 51.9 15.6 70.4
2018 860 52.0 16.5 67.1
2019 865 54.5 15.8 70.9
2020 914 60.0 15.2 71.1
2021 1054 73.7 14.3 63.9
2022 1140 71.4 15.9 60.7
2023 1169 70.0 16.7 59.9

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 Blazier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 444 34.4 12.9 70.5
2009 607 35.7 17.0 75.6
2010 731 44.7 16.3 76.1
2011 778 50.6 15.3 77.6
2012 864 49.1 17.5 79.3
2013 978 61.2 15.9 79.1
2014 970 67.0 14.4 80.8
2015 967 64.0 15.1 76.3
2016 842 56.0 15.0 74.5
2017 813 51.9 15.6 70.4
2018 860 52.0 16.5 67.1
2019 865 54.5 15.8 70.9
2020 914 60.0 15.2 71.1
2021 1054 73.7 14.3 63.9
2022 1140 71.4 15.9 60.7
2023 1169 70.0 16.7 59.9

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 Blazier Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,016 (10.8%) $8,355 (89.2%) $9,370
2020 $1,164 (12.1%) $8,433 (87.9%) $9,598
2021 $648 (6.1%) $10,061 (93.9%) $10,709

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blazier 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 1083rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1278th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Blazier Elementary)4355
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blazier Elementary)5464
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Blazier Elementary)6953
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Blazier Elementary)5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blazier Elementary)5151
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Blazier Elementary)5660
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blazier Elementary)7364
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Blazier Elementary)5733
 24%
   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 Students8651169
 35.1%
African American6777
 14.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1930
 57.9%
Hispanic648869
 34.1%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White102140
 37.3%
Two or More Races2549
 96%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.9%59.9%
 11%


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Blazier Elementary ranks 2006th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,169 students attended Blazier Elementary.

Students who attend Blazier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paredes Middle
High : Akins High School

Students at Blazier Elementary are 74% Hispanic, 12% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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