Best Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,248 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Downtown Austin meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
The top high schools in Downtown Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccallum H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1824 Students
2. Austin H S
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2317 Students
3. University Of Texas At Austin H S
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University Of Texas At Austin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 823 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
The top middle schools in Downtown Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kealing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1255 Students
2. O Henry Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
The top elementary schools in Downtown Austin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee El
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 458 Students
2. Bryker Woods El
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Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
3. Mathews El
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Projected Test Scores
Austin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
4. Cathedral School Of St Mary
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
46.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX
How many schools are in Downtown Austin, Austin, TX?
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,248 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Austin perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Downtown Austin score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Downtown Austin meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Austin?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 31%
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