Deerpark Middle School
8849 Anderson Mill Rd.
Austin, Texas 78729
Phone: 512-464-6600
Fax: 512-464-6740
Principal, Dr. Ray Garcia
Feeder Pattern
Each student’s feeder pattern is determined by his or her home address. To find out which schools your student will attend, use our Interactive School Boundaries Map.
Value Statements:
- We believe in being safe, respectful, responsible, and kind
- We believe teachers and students will use their energy to be diligent and committed to the learning process
- We believe in developing the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally
- We believe in being and growing life-long, independent learners who engage, participate and contribute in the learning process
- We believe in using technology and teaching 21st century skills for the development and growth of all students
- We believe in developing students’ ability to read and write critically
- We believe in using a culturally responsive, inclusive, and equity mindset to guide our decisions
- We believe in using relational and restorative practices to establish meaningful relationships with students
- We believe in providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum that ensures all students have an equal and challenging opportunity to learn
- We believe in celebrating the diversity of our students, staff, and community
- We believe in collaborating with parents and community members to improve outcomes for students
- We believe that we are stronger together
- We believe in doing whatever it takes to improve student achievement for all
Mission
Fostering Success for all students.
Vision
Deerpark is recognized as a premier middle school. We dream big, love learning, and, through our passions, make innovative and positive impacts in the world.
History
Deerpark opened its doors to students in August 1986.
Enrollment
Accountability Rating
2022 Accountability Rating: B
Distinction Designations
Top 25 Percent: Comparative Academic Growth
2022-23 STAAR Passing Rates
- 6th Grade Reading – 81% 81%
- 6th Grade Math – 73% 73%
- 7th Grade Reading – 81% 81%
- 7th Grade Math – 54% 54%
- 8th Grade Reading – 81% 81%
- 8th Grade Math – 76% 76%
- 8th Grade Science – 76% 76%
- 8th Grade Social Studies – 65% 65%
NOTE: STAAR results, student demographic and enrollment data is pulled from the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). This page is updated generally around mid-November when the data is released by the state. The TAPR includes information from the previous school year.
2022-23 Student Demographics
- African American – 15.1% 15.1%
- Hispanic – 37.4% 37.4%
- White – 35.1% 35.1%
- Native American – 0.5% 0.5%
- Asian – 5.7% 5.7%
- Pacific Islander – 0.1% 0.1%
- Two or more races – 5.9% 5.9%
- Economically Disadvantaged – 42.4% 42.4%
Student Enrollment by program
- Bilingual/ESL – 12.8% 12.8%
- Gifted and Talented – 13.4% 13.4%
- Special Education – 16.5% 16.5%
Find our Campus Improvement Plan (CIP), State and Federal Accountability summaries, School and Federal Report Cards, Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), as well as the most recent climate survey results on the District Performance Indicators page.