The major independent school districts in the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area include Austin, Eanes, Lake Travis, Lago Vista, Leander, and Round Rock.
Accountability Ratings
In Texas, Accountability Ratings are used to judge the overall performance of each school district, and of individual schools within each district. The ratings are based on the results of the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) test, dropout rates (for grades 7 and 8) and graduation rates (for grades 9 through 12). The possible ratings are Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable, or Academically Unacceptable.
The sections below list the overall accountability rating for each district. Click here to research more detailed information plus accountability ratings for individual schools within each district.
Note that individual school ratings within a single district can be quite varied. Also, if a single school within a district is rated as Academically Unacceptable, the district as a whole cannot achieve a rating of Exemplary or Recognized.
Austin ISD
Austin ISD is the largest district in the area, encompassing 162 schools (13 high schools, 18 middle schools, and 148 elementary schools - including schools to be completed for the 2007-2008 school year). There were 80,145 students enrolled in 2006-2007.
District Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable.
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.austinisd.org/
Eanes ISD
Eanes ISD includes 10 schools (1 high school, 2 middle schools, 6 elementary schools and 1 ninth grade center). There were 7,200 students enrolled in 2006-2007.
Recognition: In 2004-2005, the district was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for Commended Performance in Writing, Reading/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The district was also noted for its Distinguished Achievement Program, Advanced Course Completion Rate, Advanced Placement Results, and SAT/ACT Scores.
District Accountability Rating: Recognized
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.eanes.k12.tx.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1
Lake Travis ISD
Lake Travis ISD encompasses 8 schools (1 high school, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools - including schools to be completed for the 2007-2008 school year). There were 5,600 students enrolled in 2006-2007.
Recognition: In 2004-2005, the district was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for Commended Performance in Writing ad Social Studies. The district was also noted for its Distinguished Achievement Program, Advanced Placement Results, and SAT/ACT Scores.
District Accountability Rating: Recognized
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.laketravis.txed.net/
Lago Vista ISD
Lago Vista ISD is a small district, with 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. There were 1,215 students enrolled in 2006-2007.
Recognition: In 2004-2005, the district was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for Commended Performance in Writing and in Reading/English Language Arts. The district was also noted for its Distinguished Achievement Program, Attendance Rate and Advanced Placement Results.
District Accountability Rating: Recognized
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.lagovista.txed.net/
Leander ISD
The Leander ISD services the cities of Cedar Park and Leander, and is one of the fastest growing districts. It currently includes 30 schools (3 high schools, 6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools, and 2 alternative schools). Projected enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year is 27,000 students.
Recognition: In 2004-2005, the district was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for Commended Performance in Reading/English Language Arts. It was also noted for its Distinguished Achievement Program.
District Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable.
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.leanderisd.org/
Round Rock ISD
The Round Rock ISD is the second largest district in the area, with 42 schools (4 high schools, 8 middle schools, 29 elementary schools, and 1 ninth grade center). There were 40,000 students enrolled in 2006-2007.
Recognition: In 2004-2005, the district was recognized by the Texas Education Agency for Commended Performance in Social Studies.
District Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable.
For Accountability Ratings of the individual schools within this district: CLICK HERE.
District website: http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp
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