Mendez Middle
Austin, TX · Austin ISD
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 7-8 · City, large
1,101st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 35%▲ Improving
5106 VILLAGE SQ DR, Austin, TX 78744
(512)414-3284NCES ID 480894006209Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 203 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.9% | 83.7% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 9.9% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $332K in zip 78744 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.