Covington Middle
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades 6-8
758th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Covington Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Covington Middle 758th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Covington Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 599 students tested
Covington Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 599 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.2% | 56.1% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 25.6% | 32.1% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 5.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Covington Middle
Typical home value $564K in zip 78749 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Covington Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Small MiddleAustin ISD · 1.5 mi away211th of 1,701
ELA 73% · Math 64% - 1Bedichek MiddleAustin ISD · 3.1 mi away1,625th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 1Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 3.4 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 10Gorzycki MiddleAustin ISD · 3.4 mi away81st of 1,701
ELA 87% · Math 70% - 6Bailey MiddleAustin ISD · 4 mi away691st of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 10Hill Country MiddleEanes ISD · 4.4 mi away20th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 84% - 1KIPP Austin Beacon PrepKIPP Texas Public Schools · 4.7 mi away · charter1,539th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 5Lively MiddleAustin ISD · 5.4 mi away1,001st of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Covington Middle in?
Covington Middle is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Covington Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Covington Middle 758th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Covington Middle?
Hispanic 56%, White 32%, Black 5%, Two or more races 4% (599 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Covington Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78749 is $564K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.