For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,246 students in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX.
The top ranked public schools in MLK 183 are Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Idea Health Professions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1135 Garland Ave
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-4417
Grades: PK-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: 6-10
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Idea Health Professions Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 822-4350
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Norman-sims Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Tannehill Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Austin, TX 78721
(512) 414-2347
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin, TX include Ortega Elementary School, Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Idea Health Professions Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin?
the neighborhood of MLK 183, Austin public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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