Austin Achieve Public Schools

The Austin Achieve Public Schools district in Texas includes four schools—two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school—serving a highly economically disadvantaged population with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 80% to 90%.

The standout school in the district is Austin Achieve Pflugerville, which consistently outperforms its peers across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 5th Grade Reading, Pflugerville achieved 52.5% proficiency compared to the district average of 32.97%, and in 8th Grade Reading, it reached 61.29% versus 45.05%. Its 7th Grade Math score of 51.35% far exceeds the state average of 29.41%, and its Algebra I proficiency of 70.97% is more than double the district average. In contrast, Austin Achieve Northeast Elementary is the lowest-performing school, with only 17.22% of 3rd graders proficient in Reading compared to 51.08% statewide. The district’s middle school math scores are a critical weakness, with 0% of 8th graders at Austin Achieve Middle proficient in Math in 2025-2026. However, Austin Achieve High School shows relative strength, with a 92% graduation rate and competitive scores in Biology (57.42%) and English II (52.91%).

Overall, the district ranks in the 13th percentile statewide (832 out of 951) with a 1-star rating, and its ranking has remained stagnant for three years. The stark contrast between Pflugerville’s success and Northeast Elementary’s struggles, despite similar demographics, suggests that school-level factors like leadership and curriculum are key drivers of performance. Targeted interventions, especially in middle school math and at Northeast Elementary, are essential for district-wide improvement.