AISD's Haves and Have Nots
Fri., March 22, 2002
"L" Low-Performing Schools
According to ratings by the Texas Education Agency, there are five low-performing schools in Austin; all are east of I-35.
Johnston High School
Reagan High School
Dobie Middle School
Blackshear Elementary
Oak Springs Elementary
"E" Exemplary Schools
All 14 of the schools that the TEA recognizes as "exemplary" are west of I-35; eight are west of MoPac. None are secondary schools.
Doss Elementary
Zilker Elementary
Patton Elementary
Lee Elementary
Highland Park Elementary
Gullett Elementary
Casis Elementary
Bryker Woods Elementary
Mills Elementary
Baranoff Elementary
Casey Elementary
Hill Elementary
Kiker Elementary
Summit Elementary
(black square) Alliance Schools
There are 13 Alliance Schools in Austin (listed here with their TEA ratings). Eight of the 13 are east of I-35.
Allison Elementary (acceptable)Andrews Elementary (acceptable)
Becker Elementary (recognized)
Brooke Elementary (recognized)
Brown Elementary (acceptable)
Maplewood Elementary (recognized, "acknowledged" for reading)
Pecan Springs Elementary (acceptable)
Ridgetop Elementary (acceptable, "acknowledged" for attendance)
Sunset Valley Elementary (acceptable)
Walnut Creek Elementary (acceptable, "acknowledged" for reading)
Zavala Elementary (recognized)
Webb Middle School (acceptable)
Kealing Junior High School (acceptable)
(black circle) In Relationship With Alliance
Six more schools are currently working with Austin Interfaith organizers and will vote on whether or not to become Alliance schools:
Harris Elementary (acceptable)Pickle Elementary (not ranked)
Norman Elementary (acceptable)
Martin Junior High School (acceptable)
Johnston High School (low performing)
Reagan High School (low performing)
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