The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Nyos Charter School
NYOS Charter School is a district-level charter serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Travis County, with campuses structured around two separate facilities: one for elementary and middle grades, and a second for high school. The organization has undergone substantial growth in recent years following a major expansion that opened in the 2021-22 school year. That expansion nearly doubled enrollment, moving the school from a smaller footprint to a much larger operation serving a mid-sized population of students across the full K-12 span.
The academic profile shows uneven performance across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, the school demonstrates relative strength in the upper middle grades, with proficiency approaching or exceeding the threshold in grades five through eight. Reading readiness is earlier and more consistent than in mathematics. Third-grade reading is solidly proficient, and performance holds or improves through grade six before declining slightly in higher grades. Mathematics, by contrast, faces challenges. Third and fourth graders reach proficiency at modest rates, sixth graders perform slightly better, but seventh-grade math proficiency drops sharply. Eighth-grade recovery is notable. Science results are available only for eighth grade and show proficiency at a moderate level. Eighth-grade social studies is a particular weak point, with proficiency well below that in other subjects at that grade.
The aggregate proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places NYOS in the top quartile among Travis County's districts, a meaningful distinction. This reflects strength in reading, particularly in middle grades, which carries the overall average. The gap between reading and mathematics attainment, and the vulnerability of specific grade transitions such as seventh grade, are patterns a parent may want to look into further with the school to understand whether these reflect curriculum sequencing, instructional focus, or student composition changes at those points.
Student composition is notably diverse. The enrollment spans white, Hispanic, Asian, and Black students in substantial numbers, with smaller populations from other backgrounds. The school draws from across the region and is not limited to a single neighborhood; specific data on free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility was not available, so a parent interested in socioeconomic profile would want to ask the school directly.
Chronic absenteeism is reported at a rate above the county median, meaning attendance is better than average among the county's districts. This is a strength relative to peers, though it does not tell the full story of whether that reflects strong engagement, scheduling fit, or transportation access.
Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other Travis County districts. This is a fact to note; whether it reflects efficiency or constraint would depend on school priorities and resource allocation decisions that the public data does not reveal.
The school does not report a graduation rate, which is typical for districts with limited high school enrollment and is not a weakness. The recent and ongoing expansion, moving from a smaller charter to a much larger multi-campus operation, is the defining context for families. Growth of that scale reshapes peer environment, class size, campus culture, and access to facilities and programs. The school offers both elementary and secondary education under one governance structure, giving families continuity from pre-K through twelfth grade if desired, and the expansion added dedicated buildings and athletic and performing arts facilities that were not present before. For families drawn to charter schooling and seeking that K-12 pathway, NYOS now operates at a scale and with resources that differ substantially from its pre-2021 form.
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