Bedichek Middle

Summary:

Bedichek Middle is a public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 675 students in grades 6-8, with a majority Hispanic student population (84.44%). The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bedichek Middle consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates ranging from just 1.21% to 30.9% in 2023-2024, far below the 23.33% to 54.45% for the district and state. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of Texas middle schools for Asian, African American, and Gifted and Talented students in reading and math. Bedichek Middle also has higher dropout rates than the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (87.26% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Compared to nearby schools like Hill Country Middle and Small Middle, which are ranked in the top 20% and 5% of Texas middle schools respectively, Bedichek Middle's academic performance is significantly lower. Despite its relatively high per-student spending ($13,401 in 2020-2021), the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of resources, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of those resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6800 Bill Hughes Rd
       Austin, TX  78745-5605


(512) 414-3265

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2140th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,401 Help


Students who attend Bedichek Middle usually attend:

High:    Crockett Echs

Feeder schools for Bedichek Middle:

Elementary:    Odom Elementary
    Pleasant Hill Elementary
    St Elmo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.3%
White:
6.4%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.1% Help


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Compare Details Bedichek Middle ranks worse than 90.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.57. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.3%), African American (6.4%), White (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedichek Middle is 12.5, which is the 3rd best among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedichek Middle is $13,401, which is the 4th highest among 18 middle schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bedichek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedichek Middle 2140th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bedichek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bedichek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.42 1319th 1573 16.1%
2005 24.27 1323rd 1582 16.4%
2006 29.92 1246th 1585 21.4%
2007 29.01 1373rd 1684 18.5%
2008 30.77 1416th 1718 17.6%
2009 28.48 1495th 1763 15.2%
2010 31.87 1483rd 1803 17.7%
2011 27.10 1655th 1895 12.7%
2012 23.38 1654th 1951 15.2%
2013 34.47 1451st 1973 26.5%
2014 37.52 1347th 1987 32.2%
2015 27.18 1646th 2043 19.4%
2016 31.55 1522nd 1987 23.4%
2017 17.42 1823rd 2027 10.1%
2018 26.39 1642nd 2080 21.1%
2019 24.58 1769th 2193 19.3%
2021 11.98 2117th 2252 6.0%
2022 30.74 1608th 2254 28.7%
2023 20.68 1968th 2330 15.5%
2024 15.57 2140th 2361 9.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 471st 720 34.6%
2019 35.06 514th 753 31.7%
2022 27.53 648th 813 20.3%
2023 52.86 348th 817 57.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.57 836th 1376 39.2%
2019 36.60 926th 1445 35.9%
2021 24.20 1434th 1592 9.9%
2022 55.61 505th 1643 69.3%
2023 36.85 1091st 1720 36.6%
2024 24.13 1487th 1760 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.71 902nd 1597 43.5%
2019 42.23 823rd 1626 49.4%
2021 23.88 1541st 1712 10.0%
2022 40.76 948th 1757 46.0%
2023 27.84 1509th 1815 16.9%
2024 39.89 1147th 1881 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 1557th 2039 23.6%
2019 28.96 1662nd 2073 19.8%
2021 14.57 2066th 2172 4.9%
2022 39.51 1349th 2220 39.2%
2023 24.70 1872nd 2251 16.8%
2024 19.18 2013th 2224 9.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.36 1583rd 2008 21.2%
2019 22.44 1739th 2047 15.0%
2021 11.32 2066th 2151 4.0%
2022 31.88 1563rd 2221 29.6%
2023 23.47 1840th 2241 17.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 1016th 1430 29.0%
2019 19.83 1303rd 1446 9.9%
2021 5.61 1459th 1501 2.8%
2022 32.83 1182nd 1488 20.6%
2023 11.55 1397th 1481 5.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.35 1523rd 2008 24.2%
2019 34.31 1423rd 2058 30.9%
2021 19.38 1986th 2118 6.2%
2022 43.90 1112th 2182 49.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.61 1627th 2030 19.9%
2019 26.38 1643rd 2069 20.6%
2021 13.97 2025th 2168 6.6%
2022 29.53 1652nd 2228 25.9%
2023 17.34 1998th 2245 11.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.19 604th 616 1.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.00 912th 1167 21.9%
2019 32.64 835th 1193 30.0%
2021 19.95 1112th 1213 8.3%
2022 26.89 1014th 1251 18.9%
2023 24.88 1028th 1273 19.2%
2024 32.81 890th 1271 30.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.64 1461st 1895 22.9%
2019 27.76 1544th 1935 20.2%
2021 14.26 1941st 2043 5.0%
2022 35.64 1372nd 2077 33.9%
2023 24.88 1733rd 2116 18.1%
2024 17.92 1935th 2108 8.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bedichek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.61 1152nd 1673 31.1%
2019 35.15 1183rd 1684 29.8%
2021 24.79 1423rd 1700 16.3%
2022 41.96 1049th 1723 39.1%
2023 16.40 1586th 1749 9.3%
2024 15.27 1600th 1724 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Open Quote I went there for only a few weeks and I was begging my mom to take me out. Then she put me in a different school(thank goodness). My experience was not very good but yours may be, so don't take this as it is an awful school for everybody. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, August 22, 2011

Open Quote I went to Bedichek for 3 years, like I had to. One thing, first off: The administration is terrible. Most of the Teachers were nice, but they all had to follow very strict and ridiculous rules, like the students. The uniform they have is depressing, there isn't any color or variance to brighten up the school. Any trace of red or blue on your clothes, and they'll send you home for the day. They seriously will make you miss a day because you wore pants with blue stitching or because your shoes have red lining on the inside. They'll even do that if you're wearing PURPLE. Nowhere in their uniform list says that you can't wear purple. They made me go a day with no shoelaces in my shoes because the laces were purple. The only good thing about this school is the band department. The band directors are very nice and forgiving, and the band is excellent. The same can't be said for the academics though. Most of the students are vicious and will verbally and sometimes physically attack anyone that's different from them.

Don't let your child suffer through this hell-hole for three years. If at all possible, get them to go to Fulmore, Kealing, or any school that is NOT Bedichek. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bedichek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 545 91 18 375 3 n/a n/a 0 1032
1989 528 110 17 372 3 n/a n/a 0 1030
1990 511 105 13 395 7 n/a n/a 0 1031
1991 479 114 15 433 7 n/a n/a 0 1048
1992 502 125 12 472 5 n/a n/a 0 1116
1993 510 128 16 496 5 n/a n/a 0 1155
1994 495 131 15 538 3 n/a n/a 0 1182
1995 446 132 17 547 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
1996 446 132 17 547 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
1997 429 125 21 564 2 n/a n/a 0 1141
1998 396 128 22 591 2 n/a n/a 0 1139
1999 419 125 19 623 6 n/a n/a 0 1192
2000 386 103 13 649 3 n/a n/a 0 1154
2001 320 97 12 587 4 n/a n/a 0 1020
2002 230 105 8 542 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2003 230 105 8 542 1 n/a n/a 0 886
2004 199 88 8 596 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 189 84 6 624 2 n/a n/a 0 905
2006 174 84 5 649 2 n/a n/a 0 914
2007 172 102 9 739 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2008 177 113 11 851 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
2009 147 97 13 856 2 n/a n/a 0 1115
2010 115 87 9 808 2 n/a n/a 0 1021
2011 94 72 5 861 4 1 15 0 1052
2012 86 74 5 842 0 1 16 0 1024
2013 84 75 7 862 1 0 13 0 1042
2014 80 66 8 851 2 0 16 0 1023
2015 73 62 8 811 3 0 12 0 969
2016 63 50 11 769 2 0 13 0 908
2017 66 46 5 754 0 0 12 0 883
2018 57 48 6 714 1 0 20 0 846
2019 51 45 6 719 0 0 14 0 835
2020 56 51 6 721 0 0 15 0 849
2021 48 39 6 671 0 0 15 0 779
2022 34 44 8 599 0 0 9 0 694
2023 38 45 14 570 0 0 8 0 675
2024 41 41 11 538 0 0 7 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bedichek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1032 59.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1030 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1031 57.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1048 56.7 18.4 n/a
1992 1116 59.5 18.7 27.2
1993 1155 66.0 17.5 40.8
1994 1182 64.9 18.2 33.9
1995 1148 70.2 16.4 33.7
1996 1148 70.2 16.4 33.7
1997 1141 68.8 16.6 34.4
1998 1139 70.2 16.2 35.1
1999 1192 73.9 16.1 43
2000 1154 70.7 16.3 37.5
2001 1020 64.9 15.7 43.6
2002 886 63.3 14.0 55
2003 886 63.3 14.0 55
2004 892 58.1 15.4 60
2005 905 61.1 14.8 48.6
2006 914 63.6 14.4 48.4
2007 1023 69.5 14.7 69.8
2008 1152 81.5 14.1 74.6
2009 1115 85.4 13.1 78
2010 1021 81.1 12.5 82.8
2011 1052 75.0 14.0 84.2
2012 1024 70.8 14.4 85
2013 1042 73.0 14.2 84.1
2014 1023 71.8 14.2 85.4
2015 969 73.0 13.2 83.3
2016 908 71.0 12.7 80.5
2017 883 71.7 12.2 82.1
2018 846 70.9 11.9 84.9
2019 835 66.3 12.5 84.2
2020 849 65.1 13.0 87
2021 779 66.4 11.7 85.1
2022 694 65.6 10.5 87.5
2023 675 46.4 14.5 87.3
2024 638 50.9 12.5 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bedichek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1032 59.0 17.4 n/a
1989 1030 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1031 57.0 18.0 n/a
1991 1048 56.7 18.4 n/a
1992 1116 59.5 18.7 27.2
1993 1155 66.0 17.5 40.8
1994 1182 64.9 18.2 33.9
1995 1148 70.2 16.4 33.7
1996 1148 70.2 16.4 33.7
1997 1141 68.8 16.6 34.4
1998 1139 70.2 16.2 35.1
1999 1192 73.9 16.1 43
2000 1154 70.7 16.3 37.5
2001 1020 64.9 15.7 43.6
2002 886 63.3 14.0 55
2003 886 63.3 14.0 55
2004 892 58.1 15.4 60
2005 905 61.1 14.8 48.6
2006 914 63.6 14.4 48.4
2007 1023 69.5 14.7 69.8
2008 1152 81.5 14.1 74.6
2009 1115 85.4 13.1 78
2010 1021 81.1 12.5 82.8
2011 1052 75.0 14.0 84.2
2012 1024 70.8 14.4 85
2013 1042 73.0 14.2 84.1
2014 1023 71.8 14.2 85.4
2015 969 73.0 13.2 83.3
2016 908 71.0 12.7 80.5
2017 883 71.7 12.2 82.1
2018 846 70.9 11.9 84.9
2019 835 66.3 12.5 84.2
2020 849 65.1 13.0 87
2021 779 66.4 11.7 85.1
2022 694 65.6 10.5 87.5
2023 675 46.4 14.5 87.3
2024 638 50.9 12.5 86.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedichek Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $983 (8.7%) $10,293 (91.3%) $11,276
2020 $1,270 (11.3%) $9,986 (88.7%) $11,256
2021 $1,039 (7.8%) $12,363 (92.3%) $13,401

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedichek Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1769th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1968th of 2330 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bedichek Middle)1826
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bedichek Middle)84
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bedichek Middle)2827
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4853
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bedichek Middle)122
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2626
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bedichek Middle)3940
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5656
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bedichek Middle)4331
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5543
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bedichek Middle)4637
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bedichek Middle)2010
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bedichek Middle)8316
 67%
   End of Course Algebra I (Austin Independent School District (Isd))6940
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students835675
 19.2%
African American4545
American Indian00
Asian614
 133.3%
Hispanic719570
 20.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5138
 25.5%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%87.3%
 3.1%


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Bedichek Middle ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Bedichek Middle.

Students at Bedichek Middle are 84% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bedichek Middle usually go on to attend Crockett Echs


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