Austin Middle

Summary:

Austin Middle is a public middle school located in San Juan, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 951 students. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 460 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (98.95%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, Austin Middle outperforms the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and the state average in several STAAR assessments, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics (55.11% proficient) and Algebra I End-of-Course (98.51% proficient). The school has also maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.1% to 0.4% over the past few years, which is lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Austin Middle has a high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Austin Middle has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating consistent academic performance. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform better than the district and state averages in several STAAR assessments, suggesting effective strategies for supporting these student populations. When compared to other middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, such as Cathey Middle, Dora M Sauceda Middle, and Travis Middle, Austin Middle generally outperforms its peers in test scores and academic metrics, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 804 S Stewart Rd
       San Juan, TX  78589-4200


(956) 354-2570

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
994th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,525 Help


Students who attend Austin Middle usually attend:

High:    Psja Early College High School

Feeder schools for Austin Middle:

Elementary:    Alfred Sorensen Elementary
    Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary
    Vida N Clover Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  951

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.9%
White:
0.7%
Asian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.3% Help


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Compare Details Austin Middle ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.18. (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 (98.9%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Middle is 13.3, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Middle is $11,525, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Austin Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Austin Middle 994th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Austin Middle in the ranking list.)

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Middle

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Rank History for all students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.49 1334th 1573 15.2%
2005 31.24 1228th 1582 22.4%
2006 30.49 1233rd 1585 22.2%
2007 23.30 1461st 1684 13.2%
2008 30.89 1414th 1718 17.7%
2009 32.97 1418th 1763 19.6%
2010 34.46 1436th 1803 20.4%
2011 34.00 1546th 1895 18.4%
2012 9.49 1845th 1951 5.4%
2013 11.43 1854th 1973 6.0%
2014 11.39 1872nd 1987 5.8%
2015 31.47 1540th 2043 24.6%
2016 34.04 1465th 1987 26.3%
2017 36.47 1285th 2027 36.6%
2018 37.88 1300th 2080 37.5%
2019 44.03 1175th 2193 46.4%
2021 14.46 2048th 2252 9.1%
2022 48.47 1051st 2254 53.4%
2023 47.88 1122nd 2330 51.8%
2024 52.18 994th 2361 57.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.96 486th 1376 64.7%
2019 39.83 831st 1445 42.5%
2021 25.88 1367th 1592 14.1%
2022 46.09 764th 1643 53.5%
2023 50.85 704th 1720 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 866th 1597 45.8%
2019 24.15 1442nd 1626 11.3%
2021 25.31 1507th 1712 12.0%
2022 39.10 1006th 1757 42.7%
2023 37.77 1088th 1815 40.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.30 1018th 2039 50.1%
2019 51.87 872nd 2073 57.9%
2021 17.28 2007th 2172 7.6%
2022 53.05 895th 2220 59.7%
2023 51.51 984th 2251 56.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.47 34th 125 72.8%
2019 54.31 39th 108 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 1181st 2008 41.2%
2019 51.77 903rd 2047 55.9%
2021 13.28 2019th 2151 6.1%
2022 48.73 1041st 2221 53.1%
2023 47.94 1093rd 2241 51.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.96 1131st 1430 20.9%
2019 34.27 1146th 1446 20.7%
2021 27.17 1213th 1501 19.2%
2022 58.13 731st 1488 50.9%
2023 56.50 821st 1481 44.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 1342nd 2008 33.2%
2019 42.23 1126th 2058 45.3%
2021 18.16 2024th 2118 4.4%
2022 72.32 328th 2182 85.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.12 1402nd 2030 30.9%
2019 35.80 1357th 2069 34.4%
2021 17.19 1923rd 2168 11.3%
2022 47.26 1081st 2228 51.5%
2023 46.92 1122nd 2245 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Austin Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.40 991st 1895 47.7%
2019 52.06 813th 1935 58.0%
2021 18.05 1860th 2043 9.0%
2022 56.75 730th 2077 64.9%
2023 56.57 762nd 2116 64.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Austin Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 13 1 0 1289 0 n/a n/a 0 1303
1990 15 1 0 1315 0 n/a n/a 0 1331
1991 26 2 0 1049 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1992 25 2 0 1031 0 n/a n/a 0 1058
1993 17 0 0 1111 0 n/a n/a 0 1128
1994 13 1 0 1127 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1995 17 0 0 1492 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
1996 17 0 0 1492 0 n/a n/a 0 1509
1997 14 1 2 1445 0 n/a n/a 0 1462
1998 14 2 1 1456 0 n/a n/a 0 1473
1999 17 3 1 1504 0 n/a n/a 0 1525
2000 26 0 0 1563 0 n/a n/a 0 1589
2001 12 1 0 841 1 n/a n/a 0 855
2002 10 3 0 890 1 n/a n/a 0 904
2003 10 3 0 890 1 n/a n/a 0 904
2004 7 3 0 932 0 n/a n/a 0 942
2005 6 6 0 932 0 n/a n/a 0 944
2006 6 2 0 983 0 n/a n/a 0 991
2007 5 2 0 978 2 n/a n/a 0 987
2008 3 0 0 1006 1 n/a n/a 0 1010
2009 2 0 0 1009 1 n/a n/a 0 1012
2010 3 2 0 1007 0 n/a n/a 0 1012
2011 1 1 0 913 0 0 0 0 915
2012 1 0 1 654 0 0 0 0 656
2013 2 0 2 633 0 0 0 0 637
2014 2 0 2 668 0 0 0 0 672
2015 5 0 1 740 0 0 0 0 746
2016 5 1 2 851 0 0 0 0 859
2017 3 1 1 913 0 0 0 0 918
2018 3 1 2 935 3 0 0 0 944
2019 4 0 2 992 3 0 0 0 1001
2020 10 2 2 1015 2 0 0 0 1031
2021 11 4 2 1059 0 0 0 0 1076
2022 13 4 1 986 0 0 0 0 1004
2023 7 1 2 941 0 0 0 0 951

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1303 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1331 74.0 17.9 n/a
1991 1077 73.8 14.5 n/a
1992 1058 62.0 17.0 74.2
1993 1128 62.0 18.2 80
1994 1141 61.0 18.7 79
1995 1509 89.2 16.9 74.4
1996 1509 89.2 16.9 74.4
1997 1462 92.7 15.8 70.2
1998 1473 88.8 16.6 70.9
1999 1525 91.0 16.8 73.6
2000 1589 99.3 16.0 71.4
2001 855 63.7 13.4 69.4
2002 904 61.8 14.6 40.7
2003 904 61.8 14.6 40.7
2004 942 66.9 14.1 25.2
2005 944 66.2 14.3 5.4
2006 991 66.8 14.8 3.6
2007 987 66.4 14.9 1.8
2008 1010 71.0 14.2 1.1
2009 1012 72.8 13.9 0
2010 1012 76.0 13.3 0.1
2011 915 67.8 13.4 0
2012 656 52.0 12.6 0
2013 637 44.7 14.2 92.6
2014 672 51.5 13.0 90.8
2015 746 56.0 13.3 81.2
2016 859 56.0 15.3 82.8
2017 918 58.1 15.7 80.6
2018 944 58.6 16.0 88.3
2019 1001 62.5 15.9 86.2
2020 1031 67.0 15.3 86.1
2021 1076 70.0 15.3 83.3
2022 1004 89.3 11.2 81.8
2023 951 71.4 13.3 85.3

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1303 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1331 74.0 17.9 n/a
1991 1077 73.8 14.5 n/a
1992 1058 62.0 17.0 74.2
1993 1128 62.0 18.2 80
1994 1141 61.0 18.7 79
1995 1509 89.2 16.9 74.4
1996 1509 89.2 16.9 74.4
1997 1462 92.7 15.8 70.2
1998 1473 88.8 16.6 70.9
1999 1525 91.0 16.8 73.6
2000 1589 99.3 16.0 71.4
2001 855 63.7 13.4 69.4
2002 904 61.8 14.6 40.7
2003 904 61.8 14.6 40.7
2004 942 66.9 14.1 25.2
2005 944 66.2 14.3 5.4
2006 991 66.8 14.8 3.6
2007 987 66.4 14.9 1.8
2008 1010 71.0 14.2 1.1
2009 1012 72.8 13.9 0
2010 1012 76.0 13.3 0.1
2011 915 67.8 13.4 0
2012 656 52.0 12.6 0
2013 637 44.7 14.2 92.6
2014 672 51.5 13.0 90.8
2015 746 56.0 13.3 81.2
2016 859 56.0 15.3 82.8
2017 918 58.1 15.7 80.6
2018 944 58.6 16.0 88.3
2019 1001 62.5 15.9 86.2
2020 1031 67.0 15.3 86.1
2021 1076 70.0 15.3 83.3
2022 1004 89.3 11.2 81.8
2023 951 71.4 13.3 85.3

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 Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $829 (8.3%) $9,160 (91.7%) $9,989
2020 $1,669 (16.4%) $8,497 (83.6%) $10,166
2021 $2,269 (19.7%) $9,256 (80.3%) $11,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1175th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1122nd of 2330 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Austin Middle)3539
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2537
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Middle)3632
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3627
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Austin Middle)4148
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Middle)3039
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Austin Middle)4554
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4051
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Middle)5751
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Austin Middle)4743
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Middle)2925
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2721
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Austin Middle)97100
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))7762
 15%
   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 Students1001951
 5%
African American01
American Indian30
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic992941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White47
 75%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.2%85.3%
 0.9%


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Austin Middle ranks 994th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Austin Middle are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Austin Middle usually go on to attend Psja Early College High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 951 students attended Austin Middle.


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