Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Metz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Metz Elementary School?
172 students attend Metz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Metz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metz Elementary School?
Metz Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Metz Elementary School offer ?
Metz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Metz Elementary School part of?
Metz Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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