Mendez Middle
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Charter · Grades 7-8
1,101st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
Mendez Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mendez Middle 1,101st 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 35% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — improving.
Mendez Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
Mendez Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 203 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.1% | 83.7% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 9.9% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Mendez Middle
Typical home value $332K in zip 78744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Mendez Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1KIPP Austin Beacon PrepKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.3 mi away · charter1,539th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 1John P Ojeda MiddleDel Valle ISD · 1.8 mi away1,537th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 24% - 2KIPP Paseo Preparatory SchoolKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter1,476th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 1Bedichek MiddleAustin ISD · 2.6 mi away1,625th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 5Lively MiddleAustin ISD · 3.8 mi away1,001st of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 1Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 4.3 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 1Martin MiddleAustin ISD · 4.5 mi away1,691st of 1,701
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 6Covington MiddleAustin ISD · 5.7 mi away758th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mendez Middle in?
Mendez Middle is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Mendez Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mendez Middle 1,101st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mendez Middle?
Hispanic 84%, Black 10%, Two or more races 3%, White 3% (203 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mendez Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78744 is $332K 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.