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Mathews Elementary

Q: Is Mathews Elementary a good school?

Mathews Elementary ranks 566 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

566^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Mathews Elementary in Austin, TX, is a well-regarded public school serving 366 students from Pre-K through 6th grade in the heart of the 78703 area, part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd). With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and about 34.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Mathews consistently ranks among the top 12% of elementary schools in Texas, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its standout feature is exceptional performance with students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the 92nd percentile for this group—a stark contrast to nearby high-performing schools like Casis Elementary and Barton Hills Elementary, which serve far fewer low-income students. Mathews also excels with English Language Learners, ranking in the 94th percentile, and shows particularly strong results for male students (92nd percentile), suggesting its learning environment is especially effective for boys.

While Mathews is a top-tier school, it operates in a competitive neighborhood with several elite options, including Zilker Elementary (93rd percentile) and Lee Elementary (93rd percentile). Its unique grade span (PK-6) sets it apart from most nearby schools, which only go to 5th grade, allowing students an extra year in a familiar setting before middle school. However, the school shows a notable "math dip" in 6th grade, with proficiency dropping from 61.82% in 5th grade to 38.1% in 6th grade in the most recent year, suggesting the curriculum or instruction at that level may need attention. Year-over-year performance can vary by cohort, but the school's overall system consistently produces strong results.

Mathews' per-student spending of $11,398 is in the middle of the pack among its high-performing peers, reinforcing that effective teaching and community support matter more than raw spending. This is highlighted by the stark contrast with Sanchez Elementary, just 2 miles away, which serves a much higher concentration of low-income students (90.19% free/reduced lunch) and ranks in the 6th percentile. For parents exploring options, Mathews offers a strong, inclusive environment that drives achievement across diverse student groups, making it a compelling choice in a neighborhood full of excellent schools.

366

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,585

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

906 W Lynn St
Austin, TX 78703-4799

(512) 414-4406

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	O Henry Middle
High:	Austin High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

36.1%

Asian:

7.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (68% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Austin Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg53%

Texas avg49%

566^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 77Elementary Schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd)

523^rd of 951Austin Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.4	566 of 4627	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	85.3	561 of 4651	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.9	722 of 4710	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.3	406 of 4647	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	287 of 4581	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	458 of 4578	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	84.4	542 of 4479	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.7	599 of 4359	86.3%	★★★★☆
2017	84.1	581 of 4329	86.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.0	645 of 4286	85.0%	★★★★☆
2015	84.4	497 of 4320	88.5%	★★★★☆
2014	83.0	566 of 4260	86.7%	★★★★☆
2013	83.0	519 of 4221	87.7%	★★★★☆
2012	88.0	301 of 4206	92.8%	★★★★★
2011	73.8	920 of 4095	77.5%	★★★★☆
2010	73.5	880 of 3937	77.6%	★★★★☆
2009	59.9	1718 of 3884	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.4	1969 of 3768	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.5	2179 of 3724	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	67.2	1159 of 3476	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	75.3	687 of 3475	80.2%	★★★★☆
2004	54.2	1802 of 3465	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	237 of 999	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	82 of 1009	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	20 of 1005	98.0%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	66.3	1028 of 4461	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	606 of 4331	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	71.5	722 of 4295	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	682 of 4240	83.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	93 of 1643	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	79.4	486 of 3668	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	831 of 3487	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	94.1	55 of 3333	98.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.1	67 of 3226	97.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	966 of 4575	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	78.6	600 of 3744	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	1040 of 4658	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.3	238 of 4588	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.4	150 of 4561	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	329 of 4499	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	80.8	605 of 4348	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	619 of 4306	85.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	961 of 3075	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.7	728 of 2619	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	1373 of 2980	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	1164 of 2958	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.5	501 of 3006	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	789 of 3184	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	78.7	157 of 3106	94.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	1419 of 4413	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.6	853 of 3644	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.5	1306 of 4465	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	805 of 4401	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.7	393 of 4376	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	71.1	849 of 4329	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	1140 of 4188	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	1087 of 4168	73.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.0	372 of 4520	91.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.8	230 of 3705	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	72.8	779 of 4594	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	933 of 4521	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	364 of 4477	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	73.5	692 of 4451	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.4	888 of 4309	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	62.1	1267 of 4264	70.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.9	367 of 4582	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	85.3	420 of 3739	88.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	748 of 4647	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	586 of 4585	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	83.3	574 of 4563	87.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	586 of 4498	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.9	614 of 4357	85.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	596 of 4319	86.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	442 of 1106	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.0	139 of 975	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	96 of 961	90.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	512 of 4301	88.1%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	549 of 3549	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	65.5	989 of 4292	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	90.7	162 of 4086	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	105 of 3952	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	134 of 3799	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	66.3	696 of 3684	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	753 of 3558	78.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	83.4	288 of 3006	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	78.1	402 of 2612	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.8	431 of 3108	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	90.2	110 of 3106	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	192 of 3082	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	70.9	711 of 3082	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	356 of 3142	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	371 of 3127	88.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)94th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

White (2026)90th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)88th percentile~ school

Female (2026)79th percentile-9 vs school

At Risk (2022)77th percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2026)76th percentile-11 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)69th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2026)68th percentile-20 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)60th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading74%+20 vs state

Mathematics62%+17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Principal often does not answer, when difficult issues e.g. bullying etc, need to be adressed. Its more about smiling, waving and pretending things are OK. New students are not treated as equal. We recommend you look for better alternatives. There are many other good elementary schools. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 27, 2015

My daughter loves Mathews! The teachers there love Mathews too. The people in the office love you and you love them. They have adaptive and challenging curriculum. Every Friday there is a rally in the gym where students who were nominated by teachers and other students get recognized for moments where they showed great character and integrity.
If you are like me, and you think having your kids spend their day in a culturally diverse atmosphere is important, then you will love this school for that reason too.
The Principle is out front every day at the drop off area and she leads the Friday rallies. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, the festivals, and welcome every day to come eat with your kid.
The neighborhood is also my favorite. On cold mornings we get hot chocolate and breakfast tacos down the street at the coffee shop then walk to school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Mathews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	906 W Lynn St	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-4406	366	24	15.1	34.7%	160 (43.7%)	15 (4.1%)	132 (36.1%)	29 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.7%)	85.4	566^th of 4627 public elementary schools	87.8%		85.3	561^st of 4651 public elementary schools	87.9%	5						65.7	82.0	79.3	66.7	65.7	68.6	61.8	38.1	$9,585
Casis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2710 Exposition Blvd	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2062	652	45	14.4	8.7%	488 (74.8%)	10 (1.5%)	81 (12.4%)	27 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.6%)	90.2	359^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.5	353^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	92.4%	6						72.8	79.3	88.4		48.4	77.0	87.3		$9,162
Becker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	906 W Milton	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-2019	502	31	16.1	15.1%	209 (41.6%)	10 (2.0%)	243 (48.4%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.8%)	79.5	776^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.2%		63.2	1429^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.3%	653						70.8	77.5	74.6		49.3	52.1	64.2		$8,829
Daep- Elementary	Public	3-4	5106 Village Square Dr	Austin	78744	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2554	1	2	.5		0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$260,715
Zilker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Bluebonnet Ln	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2327	506	38	13.2	21.5%	288 (56.9%)	13 (2.6%)	138 (27.3%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.5%)	90.6	338^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.7%		92.4	293^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	93.7%	45						81.9	88.0	76.4		63.9	71.4	60.6		$9,689
Bryker Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3309 Kerbey Ln	Austin	78703	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2054	284	20	14.2	9.9%	195 (68.7%)	7 (2.5%)	39 (13.7%)	15 (5.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.5%)	81.4	719^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.5%		86.2	528^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.6%	191						58.8	87.2	75.6		51.4	61.7	61.0		$10,865
Sanchez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	73 San Marcos St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4423	479	35	13.6	90.2%	14 (2.9%)	11 (2.3%)	441 (92.1%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	14.4	4327^th of 4627 public elementary schools	6.5%		10	4479^th of 4651 public elementary schools	3.7%	152	16.1	28.1	26.3	0.0	0.0	19.1	41.2	50.0		18.0	27.0	22.9		$10,898
Barton Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2108 Barton Hills Dr	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2013	286	22	12.7	9.8%	215 (75.2%)	2 (0.7%)	47 (16.4%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	96.8	100^th of 4627 public elementary schools	97.8%		86.3	524^th of 4651 public elementary schools	88.7%	424						84.2	89.3	89.8		79.0	96.4	68.8		$11,072
Helping Hand	Public, Charter	K-6	3805 Ave B	Austin	78702	Travis County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 751-4534	19	4	4.7		6 (31.6%)	6 (31.6%)	7 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$22,624
Lee Elementary	Public	K-6	3308 Hampton Rd	Austin	78705	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-2098	428	32	13.4	16.6%	274 (64.0%)	14 (3.3%)	93 (21.7%)	14 (3.3%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.8%)	91.6	307^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.4%		88.6	422^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	90.9%	115						75.4	81.2	80.3	76.3	65.2	72.5	72.2	59.0	$9,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Mathews Elementary

Is Mathews Elementary a good school?

Mathews Elementary ranks 566^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mathews Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Mathews Elementary.

What district is Mathews Elementary in?

Austin Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Mathews Elementary?

Students at Mathews Elementary are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Mathews Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : O Henry Middle
High : Austin High School

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