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KEALING MIDDLE

1607 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78702AUSTIN ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,255
Students
Total enrolled
$26,950
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
88% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
18% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
33% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,255 students in grades 06–08 in AUSTIN, Texas.
88% above average funding
District spends $26,950 per pupil, 88% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

KEALING MIDDLE is a very large middle in AUSTIN, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,255 students. The district invests $26,950 per student — 88% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at KEALING MIDDLE

1,255
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
69
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution700 male · 555 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 371 students
Student Composition
15%
38%
29%
10%
Asian15%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black10%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480894006207

Academic Outcomes at KEALING MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78702

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,950Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,950
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,858
Student Support$5,121
Administration$3,234
Operations$4,043
Other$2,695
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,950 spent per student, an estimated $11,939 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
6.6%
Local (property tax)
75.2%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,950/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyTravis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (512)414-3214
NCES ID: 480894006207
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AUSTIN seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1607 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78702
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.