Lively Middle
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades 6-8
1,001st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Lively Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lively Middle 1,001st 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 41% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Lively Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 830 students tested
Lively Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 948 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.1% | 62.4% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 16.9% | 23.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 6.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Lively Middle
Typical home value $734K in zip 78704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lively Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Martin MiddleAustin ISD · 1.4 mi away1,691st of 1,701
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 10Kealing MiddleAustin ISD · 2.6 mi away87th of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 72% - 1KIPP Austin Beacon PrepKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.9 mi away · charter1,539th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 8O Henry MiddleAustin ISD · 3.2 mi away429th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 50% - 10Hill Country MiddleEanes ISD · 3.7 mi away20th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 84% - 2KIPP Paseo Preparatory SchoolKIPP Texas Public Schools · 3.7 mi away · charter1,476th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 4Mendez MiddleAustin ISD · 3.8 mi away · charter1,101st of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 1Bedichek MiddleAustin ISD · 4 mi away1,625th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lively Middle in?
Lively Middle is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Lively Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lively Middle 1,001st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lively Middle?
Hispanic 62%, White 24%, Black 6%, Asian 4% (948 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lively Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78704 is $734K 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.