Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harmony Science Academy - Austin 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Harmony Science Academy - Austin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Harmony Science Academy - Austin's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Harmony Science Academy - Austin 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 Harmony Science Academy - Austin is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7027 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Harmony Science Academy - Austin is ranked #7027 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Austin?
687 students attend Harmony Science Academy - Austin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Harmony Science Academy - Austin students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Science Academy - Austin?
Harmony Science Academy - Austin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Science Academy - Austin offer ?
Harmony Science Academy - Austin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harmony Science Academy - Austin part of?
Harmony Science Academy - Austin is part of Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Harmony Science Academy - Austin located?
Harmony Science Academy - Austin is located in the Windsor Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Windsor Hills.
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