Dessau Middle
Austin, TX · Pflugerville ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,229th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
12900 DESSAU RD, Austin, TX 78754
(512)594-2600NCES ID 483483008942Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 556 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 655 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.4% | 68.5% | ▲ 19.1 pts | |
| Black | 22.3% | 14.2% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Asian | 10.3% | 8.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 13.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $363K in zip 78754 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.