Summary:
In zip code 78745, there is one middle school, Bedichek Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Bedichek Middle has 671 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, with per-student spending of $13,401. The school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies falling well below both district and state averages. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, only 22.16% of 6th graders and 21.65% of 7th graders were proficient in reading, compared to state averages above 53%. The most severe struggle is in mathematics, where 0% of 7th graders were proficient in math. However, a striking exception is Algebra I, where 77.65% of students taking the End of Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a highly selective advanced track, while the majority of students need significant support in foundational math skills.
Despite low test scores, there are positive signs. The school’s dropout rate of 1.0% is lower than the district average of 1.9%, indicating it is effective at keeping students enrolled. The school also has a high percentage of students (84.2%) receiving free or reduced lunch, which provides important context for its performance. Overall, Bedichek Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools over the last three years, earning a 0-star rating, but the high Algebra I success and low dropout rate offer areas of potential growth.
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