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Mathews Elementary

Summary:

Mathews Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 345 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Austin Independent School District, Mathews Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

Mathews Elementary's STAAR test scores significantly outperform the district and state averages, with 90.38% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to 62.05% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, such as female students, Asian students, White students, and students with special education needs, often ranking in the top 5-20% of Texas elementary schools. This strong academic performance may be attributed to the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average.

Mathews Elementary outperforms most nearby Casis Elementary, Becker Elementary, Zilker Elementary, Bryker Woods Elementary, and Lee Elementary in terms of academic achievement and statewide rankings, with the exception of Barton Hills Elementary, which also performs exceptionally well. However, Mathews Elementary's performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup is not as strong as its overall academic performance, suggesting the school may need to focus more on identifying and supporting its high-achieving students in this area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 906 W Lynn St
       Austin, TX  78703-4799

(512) 414-4406

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
717th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,398 Help


Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    O Henry Middle
High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.5%
Hispanic:
35.7%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mathews Elementary ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), Hispanic (35.7%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary is 14.1. 60 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mathews Elementary is $11,398. 50 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mathews Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mathews Elementary 717th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Mathews Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Mathews Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.19 1802nd 3465 48.0%
2005 75.32 687th 3475 80.2%
2006 67.20 1159th 3476 66.7%
2007 50.49 2179th 3724 41.5%
2008 54.42 1969th 3768 47.7%
2009 59.88 1718th 3884 55.8%
2010 73.46 880th 3937 77.6%
2011 73.81 920th 4095 77.5%
2012 88.01 301st 4206 92.8%
2013 83.01 519th 4221 87.7%
2014 83.00 566th 4260 86.7%
2015 84.43 497th 4320 88.5%
2016 82.04 645th 4286 85.0%
2017 84.06 581st 4329 86.6%
2018 82.67 599th 4359 86.3%
2019 84.42 542nd 4479 87.9%
2021 88.35 458th 4578 90.0%
2022 91.90 287th 4581 93.7%
2023 89.35 406th 4647 91.3%
2024 80.88 717th 4675 84.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.28 96th 961 90.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.05 67th 3226 97.9%
2019 94.12 55th 3333 98.3%
2022 66.57 831st 3487 76.2%
2024 79.44 481st 3638 86.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.56 753rd 3558 78.8%
2019 66.25 696th 3684 81.1%
2021 90.30 134th 3799 96.5%
2022 93.21 105th 3952 97.3%
2023 90.70 162nd 4086 96.0%
2024 65.49 984th 4261 76.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 1267th 4264 70.3%
2019 68.42 888th 4309 79.4%
2021 73.55 692nd 4451 84.5%
2022 82.76 364th 4477 91.9%
2023 69.51 933rd 4521 79.4%
2024 72.85 777th 4560 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.20 619th 4306 85.6%
2019 80.82 605th 4348 86.1%
2021 90.16 329th 4499 92.7%
2022 94.36 150th 4561 96.7%
2023 92.27 238th 4588 94.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.68 157th 3106 94.9%
2019 70.41 789th 3184 75.2%
2021 77.50 501st 3006 83.3%
2022 64.27 1164th 2958 60.6%
2023 61.66 1373rd 2980 53.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.34 682nd 4240 83.9%
2019 71.46 722nd 4295 83.2%
2021 73.14 606th 4331 86.0%
2022 66.35 1028th 4461 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.11 596th 4319 86.2%
2019 80.87 614th 4357 85.9%
2021 83.09 586th 4498 87.0%
2022 83.34 574th 4563 87.4%
2023 83.21 586th 4585 87.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.73 20th 1005 98.0%
2019 81.07 82nd 1009 91.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.57 1087th 4168 73.9%
2019 64.40 1140th 4188 72.8%
2021 71.08 849th 4329 80.4%
2022 83.73 393rd 4376 91.0%
2023 72.83 805th 4401 81.7%
2024 62.53 1299th 4431 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.97 371st 3127 88.1%
2019 82.11 356th 3142 88.7%
2021 70.89 711th 3082 76.9%
2022 86.73 192nd 3082 93.8%
2023 90.19 110th 3106 96.5%
2024 78.78 429th 3078 86.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Open Quote Principal often does not answer, when difficult issues e.g. bullying etc, need to be adressed. Its more about smiling, waving and pretending things are OK. New students are not treated as equal. We recommend you look for better alternatives. There are many other good elementary schools. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 27, 2015

Open Quote My daughter loves Mathews! The teachers there love Mathews too. The people in the office love you and you love them. They have adaptive and challenging curriculum. Every Friday there is a rally in the gym where students who were nominated by teachers and other students get recognized for moments where they showed great character and integrity.
If you are like me, and you think having your kids spend their day in a culturally diverse atmosphere is important, then you will love this school for that reason too.
The Principle is out front every day at the drop off area and she leads the Friday rallies. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, the festivals, and welcome every day to come eat with your kid.
The neighborhood is also my favorite. On cold mornings we get hot chocolate and breakfast tacos down the street at the coffee shop then walk to school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mathews Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 138 39 80 96 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1989 138 51 79 100 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 149 57 74 124 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 132 52 67 127 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 144 49 57 153 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 163 51 64 142 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 159 60 58 147 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 162 51 46 154 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 162 51 46 154 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 149 44 37 158 2 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 144 51 25 155 2 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 127 58 30 162 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2000 142 49 24 141 2 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 124 39 35 120 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 125 46 76 141 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 125 46 76 141 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 126 45 81 141 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 153 37 84 136 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 144 37 78 134 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 164 41 78 143 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2008 155 37 73 148 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 145 43 64 159 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2010 135 42 51 163 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 145 32 46 172 0 0 15 0 410
2012 149 26 44 148 0 0 18 0 385
2013 146 27 44 136 0 2 28 0 383
2014 174 29 35 130 2 2 29 0 401
2015 177 23 37 143 3 2 25 0 410
2016 187 22 38 152 1 1 24 0 425
2017 196 30 41 140 2 3 30 0 442
2018 189 33 36 143 1 1 34 0 437
2019 184 23 39 138 1 0 32 0 417
2020 188 35 26 139 0 0 29 0 417
2021 143 26 21 136 1 0 22 0 349
2022 139 29 25 131 2 0 26 0 352
2023 152 24 20 123 2 0 24 0 345
2024 151 22 23 124 2 0 25 0 347

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 26.0 13.6 n/a
1989 368 n/a n/a n/a
1990 407 26.0 15.6 n/a
1991 379 26.0 14.5 n/a
1992 404 24.3 16.6 49.3
1993 421 29.0 14.5 59.1
1994 425 28.0 15.2 54.1
1995 414 28.1 14.7 45.4
1996 414 28.1 14.7 45.4
1997 390 25.9 15.1 41.8
1998 377 25.3 14.9 42.4
1999 380 24.0 15.8 52.6
2000 358 25.5 14.0 50.6
2001 320 27.0 11.9 53.8
2002 389 29.3 13.3 52.7
2003 389 29.3 13.3 52.7
2004 394 29.8 13.2 53
2005 410 29.2 14.0 47.6
2006 393 30.1 13.1 45.5
2007 426 32.5 13.1 53.1
2008 413 30.9 13.4 50.4
2009 411 30.3 13.5 52.8
2010 391 30.8 12.6 52.4
2011 410 29.8 13.7 49
2012 385 29.1 13.2 43.4
2013 383 28.4 13.4 42
2014 401 26.8 14.9 36.2
2015 410 28.0 14.6 38
2016 425 27.0 15.7 36
2017 442 28.2 15.6 28.5
2018 437 30.3 14.3 30.9
2019 417 27.6 15.0 30.2
2020 417 27.4 15.1 28.3
2021 349 28.8 12.1 27.5
2022 352 24.1 14.5 28.4
2023 345 20.2 17.0 31.9
2024 347 24.5 14.1 34.9

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 Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 354 26.0 13.6 n/a
1989 368 n/a n/a n/a
1990 407 26.0 15.6 n/a
1991 379 26.0 14.5 n/a
1992 404 24.3 16.6 49.3
1993 421 29.0 14.5 59.1
1994 425 28.0 15.2 54.1
1995 414 28.1 14.7 45.4
1996 414 28.1 14.7 45.4
1997 390 25.9 15.1 41.8
1998 377 25.3 14.9 42.4
1999 380 24.0 15.8 52.6
2000 358 25.5 14.0 50.6
2001 320 27.0 11.9 53.8
2002 389 29.3 13.3 52.7
2003 389 29.3 13.3 52.7
2004 394 29.8 13.2 53
2005 410 29.2 14.0 47.6
2006 393 30.1 13.1 45.5
2007 426 32.5 13.1 53.1
2008 413 30.9 13.4 50.4
2009 411 30.3 13.5 52.8
2010 391 30.8 12.6 52.4
2011 410 29.8 13.7 49
2012 385 29.1 13.2 43.4
2013 383 28.4 13.4 42
2014 401 26.8 14.9 36.2
2015 410 28.0 14.6 38
2016 425 27.0 15.7 36
2017 442 28.2 15.6 28.5
2018 437 30.3 14.3 30.9
2019 417 27.6 15.0 30.2
2020 417 27.4 15.1 28.3
2021 349 28.8 12.1 27.5
2022 352 24.1 14.5 28.4
2023 345 20.2 17.0 31.9
2024 347 24.5 14.1 34.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mathews Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (8.1%) $8,491 (91.9%) $9,240
2020 $800 (8.8%) $8,335 (91.2%) $9,135
2021 $498 (4.4%) $10,900 (95.6%) $11,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mathews Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 542nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 406th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mathews Elementary)8566
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)8051
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mathews Elementary)6488
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)5377
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mathews Elementary)6488
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)6367
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mathews Elementary)6057
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Mathews Elementary)4465
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3952
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mathews Elementary)6473
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4036
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students417345
 17.3%
African American2324
 4.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3920
 48.7%
Hispanic138123
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White184152
 17.4%
Two or More Races3224
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%31.9%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mathews Elementary

Students who attend Mathews Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : O Henry Middle
High : Austin High School

Mathews Elementary ranks 717th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mathews Elementary are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Mathews Elementary.


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