Small Middle
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades 6-8
211th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Small Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Small Middle 211th 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 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Small Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,205 students tested
Small Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,260 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 46.5% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.4% | 41.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.9% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Small Middle
Typical home value $564K in zip 78749 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Small Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Covington MiddleAustin ISD · 1.5 mi away758th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 39% - 10Gorzycki MiddleAustin ISD · 3.3 mi away81st of 1,701
ELA 87% · Math 70% - 10Hill Country MiddleEanes ISD · 3.4 mi away20th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 84% - 1Bedichek MiddleAustin ISD · 4.2 mi away1,625th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 23% - 1Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 4.9 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 15% - 6Bailey MiddleAustin ISD · 5.1 mi away691st of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 8O Henry MiddleAustin ISD · 5.4 mi away429th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 50% - 10West Ridge MiddleEanes ISD · 5.4 mi away26th of 1,701
ELA 88% · Math 85%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Small Middle in?
Small Middle is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Small Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Small Middle 211th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Small Middle?
White 47%, Hispanic 41%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 3% (1,260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Small Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78749 is $564K 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.