For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 799 students in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Harris Ridge is Dessau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dessau Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12900 Dessau Rd
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-2600
Austin, TX 78754
(512) 594-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin, TX include Dessau Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin?
the neighborhood of Harris Ridge, Austin public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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