Summary:
Deerpark Middle is a public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 861 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD), which is ranked 216 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.
Deerpark Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.19% White, 15.1% African American, 37.4% Hispanic, and 5.69% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the RRISD and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 43.98% to 52.1%, compared to 68.12% to 69.04% for RRISD. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 11.11% to 39.87%, significantly lower than the RRISD and state averages. Deerpark Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and Gifted and Talented students performing relatively better, while African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform significantly worse.
Deerpark Middle's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Chisholm Trail Middle, Cedar Valley Middle, and Pearson Ranch Middle, which have significantly higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher rankings among Texas middle schools. Deerpark Middle also has a higher percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients (42.39%) compared to the nearby RRISD schools, suggesting that it serves a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. However, the school's relatively low dropout rates and investment in student resources, such as the Gifted and Talented program, indicate that it is making efforts to support student success.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1268th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,181
Students who attend Deerpark Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Deerpark Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8
Number of students: 820
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
39.9%
White:
32.1%
African American:
14.9%
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Two or more races:
7.0%
Asian:
5.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%
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