Serving 170 students in grades 1-8, Austin Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)95%
52%
Black
(15-16)2%
13%
White
(15-16)3%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Austin Academy?
170 students attend Austin Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Austin Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Academy?
Austin Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Austin Academy offer ?
Austin Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Austin Academy part of?
Austin Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
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