Dessau Middle vs Texas Empowerment Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dessau Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
Texas Empowerment Academy
Austin · Charter other · Grades 3–12
413 students
| Measure | Dessau Middle Austin, Texas | Texas Empowerment Academy Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #11353 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–12 |
| Students | 596 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Texas Empowerment Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Texas Empowerment Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 18.0).
- •Dessau Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 413.
- •Dessau Middle is a public school while Texas Empowerment Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dessau Middle better than Texas Empowerment Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dessau Middle and Texas Empowerment Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dessau Middle: 596. Texas Empowerment Academy: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dessau Middle and Texas Empowerment Academy rank in Texas?
Dessau Middle is 1344th of 1,684 and Texas Empowerment Academy is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).