ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Austin Independent School District

4000 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 851 students in Austin Independent School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Austin Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
123 Schools
1,062 Schools
# Students
72,830 Students
486,997 Students
# Teachers
5,051 Teachers
29,199 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Austin Independent School District, which is ranked #471 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#477 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
44%
54%
51%
48%
46%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
54%
64%
% Black
6%
17%
% White
31%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups

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 $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$1,634 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,002 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,437
$13,387
Spending / Student
$27,481
$14,117

Best Austin Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis Hts Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2010 Alameda Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Mendez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5106 Village Sq Dr
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 414-3284
Gr: 7-8 | 203 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Gr: PK | 168 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Greenleaf Ncc
Special Education School
Charter School
911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 366-5529
Gr: 12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Recent Articles

Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Texas Schools Enrollment Trends & Policy in 2025
Latest data and policy changes on Texas public school enrollment growth, funding, and virtual education in 2025.
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Financial Aid & Hidden Costs in ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
Learn about financial aid and hidden costs in public schools. Discover what parents should budget for beyond tuition-free education.
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
NYC Schools Still Most Segregated in 2025
Despite reforms, New York City schools remain the most segregated in the U.S. in 2025. Here’s what parents and educators need to know.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 123 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 72,830 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Quick Links