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 2024-25 school year, there are 124 public schools serving 73,384 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #468 of all 1,201 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
115 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,592 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
39,660 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
4,487 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
22,569 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
31%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,881 Students
166,537 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:
4,425
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
5,262
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,670
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,741
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,447
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,319
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,241
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,979
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,883
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,099
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,804
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,693
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,066
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,755
366,629
# 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 $22,267 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,274 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District manages 124 public schools serving 73,384 students.
What is the rank of Austin Independent School District?
Austin Independent School District is ranked #468 out of 1,201 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 16:1, which is higher 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 $27,274 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 124 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 73,384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
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
