Hutto Middle, Hutto TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Hutto Middle

Hutto Middle serves the middle grades in a district experiencing one of the fastest population growths in central Texas, shaped by Samsung's nearby semiconductor investment and a surge of young families drawn to lower housing costs than Austin proper. The school sits in a town actively building out its civic center and adding residential capacity through new mixed-use districts alongside subdivisions.

The school enrolls a solid mid-sized population across three grade bands, with a student composition that is roughly half Hispanic and a quarter White, with substantial Black and multiracial enrollment. Close to half the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic diversity consistent with the broader Hutto area's appeal to families seeking affordability.

On state assessments, Hutto Middle shows an uneven academic picture by grade. Sixth graders perform adequately in ELA, with a clear majority meeting or exceeding state proficiency. Their math performance is lower, with fewer than half proficient. Seventh grade is a noticeable dip: math proficiency drops sharply, and even ELA slides to near half. Eighth grade rebounds substantially, especially in ELA where about two-thirds are proficient, and math climbs back to above half proficient. In science and social studies, which are tested only at eighth grade, performance is moderate, with science slightly above half proficient and social studies notably lower at about a third.

When viewed as a cohort across all tested subjects and grades, the school sits above the midpoint among Williamson County districts in overall proficiency. This position reflects strength in reading and comprehension but a real softer spot in mathematics, particularly at the seventh-grade level. A parent may want to look into what the school is doing to support seventh-grade math, where the drop is most pronounced, and how the transition back upward occurs by eighth grade.

The district context matters here. Hutto ISD just completed the largest bond in its history, funded two new elementary schools, and is converting the ninth-grade center into a second comprehensive high school named Creekside, set to open in coming years. The district also opened a second middle school, Gus Almquist, to handle enrollment projected to nearly double by the early 2030s. This infrastructure expansion means Hutto Middle will see continued pressure and change as the district reorganizes attendance zones and capacity. For a family considering the area, the district's aggressive growth response signals investment in facilities, but also the reality of a school system in flux.

Housing in Hutto is more affordable than Austin, with median home prices below the state benchmark and rental costs modest by regional standards. The community is layered: a preserved downtown with shops and restaurants, new mixed-use districts like the Co-Op area downtown, and expanding subdivisions. Growth is happening visibly, and the school is positioned to serve a steadily changing student population.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 640%

School 40% · District 32% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 6 pts above state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Grade 716%

School 16% · District 15% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 854%

School 54% · District 47% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · even with county median

English language arts

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 52% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 748%

School 48% · District 53% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▼ 6 pts below county median

Grade 866%

School 66% · District 62% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · even with county median

Science

Grade 856%

School 56% · District 48% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 834%

School 34% · District 29% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · even with county median

This schoolHUTTO 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 5Lower-income69%Higher-income82%13 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income57%Higher-income68%11 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income46%Higher-income50%4 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income74%19 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 5Lower-income68%Higher-income76%8 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income34%Higher-income44%10 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income14%Higher-income18%4 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income48%Higher-income59%11 pp gap