Best High Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has 5 high schools with 4,149 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Austin score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Austin greatly exceed expectations.

1. University Of Texas At Austin H S

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

University Of Texas At Austin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students

2. Austin H S

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2317 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has 4 middle schools with 3,412 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Austin score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Austin meet expectations.

1. Kealing Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1255 Students

2. O Henry Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students

3. Lively Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1107 Students

4. Martin Middle

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 296 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has 5 elementary schools with 1,724 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Austin score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Austin meet expectations.

1. Lee El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 458 Students

2. Mathews El

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students

3. Blackshear El

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 262 Students

4. Sanchez El

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 489 Students

5. Cathedral School Of St Mary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cathedral School Of St Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has a total population of 12,889 with 5% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

9,285

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

46.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

9.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

37.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Austin, Austin, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,841 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Austin, Austin, TX

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Clarksville, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Central East Austin, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
University Of Texas, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bouldin, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West University Austin, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Zilker, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South River City, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Holly, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Windsor Road, Austin, TX

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations