Austin Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 123 public schools serving 72,830 students in Austin Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Austin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #470 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
# American Indian Students
114 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,516 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
39,395 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
4,377 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
22,400 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
31%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
68 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,960 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,429
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
5,212
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,373
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,609
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,624
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,376
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,260
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,918
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,813
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,854
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,650
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,619
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,335
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,758
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,437 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,481 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District manages 123 public schools serving 72,830 students.
What is the rank of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District is ranked #470 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Austin Independent School District?
54% of Austin Independent School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Austin Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,481 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 123 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 72,830 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
