Gorzycki Middle, Austin TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Gorzycki Middle

Gorzycki Middle sits on the south side of Austin in a middle-class, rapidly expanding part of the city that has seen substantial new residential development. The neighborhood is car-dependent and suburban in character, though it sits within Austin's broader tech-driven growth economy. Austin itself is one of the fastest-growing large metros in the country, anchored by state government, the University of Texas, and a dominant tech sector including Dell, Tesla, Samsung, Apple, and others. The South Austin area where Gorzycki is located includes both established neighborhoods and newer mixed-use development, all part of a region experiencing heavy residential construction and population influx.

The school serves grades six through eight and has a mid-sized enrollment for its grade band. The student body is majority white, with a sizable Hispanic population and a growing Asian population. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the catchment area draws from generally higher-income families. Special population data for students receiving special education services or English learner status was not available in the provided records.

Gorzycki's test results present a mixed picture across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, the school is a strength. Sixth and seventh graders show strong proficiency, while eighth graders perform at a markedly higher rate. Math results are more variable. Sixth grade shows moderate proficiency, but seventh grade performance drops considerably, and eighth grade rebounds to a high level. Science and social studies results are available only for eighth grade, where proficiency is solid in both. Across all subjects combined, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Travis County.

The wide swing in seventh-grade math proficiency, down from sixth grade and then back up in eighth, deserves attention. This could reflect curriculum demands of that particular grade level, shifts in student composition across cohorts, or transitions in teaching staff or instructional approach. A parent considering this school might want to ask directly about seventh-grade mathematics support and whether the school has identified the source of that dip.

Austin ISD, Gorzycki's parent district, is navigating significant transition. In November 2024 voters approved a property tax increase to fund staff raises and address a substantial budget deficit. More recently, the board approved a consolidation plan closing schools before the 2026-27 school year and relocating dual language programs. The district has also been losing enrollment over the past decade, though the broader Austin metro continues to grow rapidly. While Gorzycki itself is not listed among the schools scheduled for closure, families should stay alert to any boundary changes or program shifts that could affect their attendance zone.

Housing values in the South Austin area around the school are above the state benchmark, and rents have also moved upward in recent years, reflecting Austin's overall growth. The local real estate market has moderated somewhat from its peak, but the region remains expensive relative to many Texas communities. The area benefits from proximity to employment centers and the University of Texas, and the broader Austin economy remains robust despite recent cooling in office real estate and construction starts.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 658%

School 58% · District 35% · ▲ 23 pts above district

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Grade 740%

School 40% · District 21% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

Grade 878%

School 78% · District 47% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 685%

School 85% · District 55% · ▲ 30 pts above district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

Grade 784%

School 84% · District 53% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 35 pts above state median · ▲ 41 pts above county median

Grade 889%

School 89% · District 58% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 34 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Science

Grade 880%

School 80% · District 49% · ▲ 31 pts above district

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 42 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 871%

School 71% · District 34% · ▲ 37 pts above district

▲ 47 pts above state median · ▲ 43 pts above county median

This schoolAUSTIN ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income67%Higher-income87%20 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income58%Higher-income87%29 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income69%Higher-income91%22 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income40%Higher-income61%21 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income22%Higher-income43%21 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income60%Higher-income80%20 pp gap