Overview
MENDEZ MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in AUSTIN, Texas. The school enrolls 199 students. It is part of the AUSTIN ISD district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictAUSTIN ISD
County48453
CityAUSTIN
ZIP78744
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480894006209
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment199
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino89.9%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)