Ortega El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades PK-6
4,049th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Ortega El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ortega El 4,049th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Ortega El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 81 students tested
Ortega El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.1% | 74.6% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 15.6% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 7.4% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Ortega El
Typical home value $425K in zip 78721 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ortega El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2IDEA Health Professions AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.7 mi away · charter3,752nd of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 31% - –Texas Empowerment Academy ElTexas Empowerment Academy · 0.7 mi away · charter
- 1Norman-Sims ElAustin ISD · 0.8 mi away4,317th of 4,406
ELA 24% · Math 19% - 1Govalle ElAustin ISD · 1 mi away4,346th of 4,406
ELA 21% · Math 18% - 1Oak Springs ElAustin ISD · 1.2 mi away4,389th of 4,406
ELA 18% · Math 11% - 1The East Austin College Prep at Southwest KeyValere Public Schools · 1.6 mi away · charter4,340th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 4Campbell ElAustin ISD · 2 mi away3,040th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 4University of Texas El Charter SchoolUniversity of Texas Elementary Charter School · 2.1 mi away · charter2,969th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ortega El in?
Ortega El is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Ortega El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ortega El 4,049th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ortega El?
Hispanic 75%, Black 16%, White 7%, Asian 2% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ortega El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78721 is $425K 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.