receiving this recognition are those that excel in academics in their states or demonstrate exceptional gains in student achievement. Crockett High School, Lamar Middle School, Davis Elementary, Doss Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Hill Elementary, and Pillow Elementary have been distinguished as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Eighth grade students in Austin ISD participated in the Writing Test of the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress, the Nation’s Report Card. Of the ten large urban school districts participating, Austin ISD’s eighth graders scored as well or better, on the average, than the majority of the other school districts.
Austin Independent School District is your choice for culturally diverse schools with a wealth of innovative program options.
Ronnie Bredahl an Austin Realtor and owner of Austin Referral Realty, Inc. in Southwest Austin, Texas.
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