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Dessau Middle School

12900 Dessau Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Dessau Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dessau Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dessau Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
683 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dessau Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dessau Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7308 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dessau Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dessau Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Dessau Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dessau Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dessau Middle School's ranking?
Dessau Middle School is ranked #7308 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dessau Middle School often compared to?
Dessau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dessau Middle School?
683 students attend Dessau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dessau Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dessau Middle School?
Dessau Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dessau Middle School offer ?
Dessau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dessau Middle School part of?
Dessau Middle School is part of Pflugerville Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dessau Middle School located?
Dessau Middle School is located in the Harris Ridge neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Harris Ridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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