Dessau Middle vs Texas Empowerment Academy El
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 El
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
303 students
| Measure | Dessau Middle Austin, Texas | Texas Empowerment Academy El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,684 | #4662 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11353 of 15,369 | #49006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 596 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dessau Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 11.6).
- •Dessau Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.8).
- •Dessau Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 303.
- •Dessau Middle is a public school while Texas Empowerment Academy El 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 El?
On the Success Index (US), Dessau Middle ranks higher (32.7 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dessau Middle and Texas Empowerment Academy El?
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 El: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dessau Middle and Texas Empowerment Academy El rank in Texas?
Dessau Middle is 1344th of 1,684 and Texas Empowerment Academy El is 4662nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).