Dessau Middle
Austin, TX · Pflugerville ISD · Grades 6-8
1,229th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Dessau Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dessau Middle 1,229th 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 28% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Dessau Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 556 students tested
Dessau Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 655 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.6% | 68.5% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Black | 23.2% | 14.2% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Asian | 14.3% | 8.9% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 6.2% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dessau Middle
Typical home value $363K in zip 78754 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dessau Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IDEA Parmer Park College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 0.9 mi away · charter928th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 10Basis PflugervilleBasis Texas · 2.2 mi away · charter36th of 1,701
ELA 92% · Math 78% - 1Westview MiddlePflugerville ISD · 3 mi away1,555th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 4Pflugerville MiddlePflugerville ISD · 3 mi away1,183rd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 10Basis AustinBasis Texas · 3.7 mi away · charter71st of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 75% - 1Dobie MiddleAustin ISD · 3.8 mi away1,694th of 1,701
ELA 21% · Math 7% - 6Park Crest MiddlePflugerville ISD · 4.3 mi away722nd of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 39% - 5Bohls MiddlePflugerville ISD · 4.7 mi away977th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dessau Middle in?
Dessau Middle is part of the Pflugerville ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Dessau Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dessau Middle 1,229th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dessau Middle?
Hispanic 69%, Black 14%, Asian 9%, White 5% (655 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dessau Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78754 is $363K 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.