Summary:
The 78759 zip code in Austin, Texas, is home to five schools serving elementary through high school grades, split between the Austin Independent School District (Isd) and the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of about 5,613 students.
For parents, the standout school is Canyon Vista Middle, a Round Rock ISD school ranking in the 99th percentile statewide with exceptional test scores—often double the state average in math and social studies. At the elementary level, Laurel Mountain Elementary also ranks in the 99th percentile, with the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (6.08%) and 100% proficiency in 6th-grade math. In contrast, Anderson High School (AISD) shows consistent improvement, with a 95.8% graduation rate and strong scores in Biology (82.46%) and U.S. History (85.29%), though it struggles in Algebra I (49.04%). Hill Elementary (AISD) is notable for its rapid upward trajectory, jumping from the 92nd to 94th percentile in two years. Kathy Caraway Elementary (RRISD) is the most inconsistent, with strong 5th-grade reading (84.21%) but weak 3rd-grade math (53.33%).
A key takeaway is the pronounced "district effect": Round Rock ISD schools consistently outperform Austin ISD schools despite lower per-student spending ($7,693–$8,784 vs. $9,959–$10,217), suggesting systemic advantages in curriculum and community support. Advanced math is a key differentiator, with Canyon Vista Middle achieving 99.33% proficiency in Algebra I and both Laurel Mountain and Kathy Caraway showing 100% proficiency in 6th-grade math. Anderson High School's weak Algebra I performance (49.04%) contrasts sharply with its strong science and history scores, indicating a targeted area for improvement. Overall, the zip code offers a mix of high-performing and improving schools, with the Round Rock ISD feeder pattern providing the strongest academic pipeline.
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