Homes Zoned to Kealing Middle School

About Homes Zoned to Kealing Middle School

About Kealing Middle School

Kealing Middle School is one of the most celebrated campuses in Austin ISD, serving students in grades 6 through 8 from some of inner Austin's most storied neighborhoods. The campus is home to the Kealing Magnet Program, a highly competitive gifted and talented program that draws academically motivated students from across the entire district through a selective application process. The magnet is consistently regarded as one of the strongest GT programs in Central Texas, offering a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum that challenges and inspires students ready to go deep on big ideas. And beyond the magnet, Kealing's zoned program provides a solid academic foundation with dedicated educators and a campus culture that genuinely celebrates intellectual curiosity.

The school's location in inner East Austin gives the campus a distinct energy. Students here are embedded in one of Austin's most culturally dynamic areas, and that richness shows up in the school's arts programming, community partnerships, and the wide range of perspectives students bring to campus every day. Kealing has built a reputation as a place where motivated learners thrive, and the surrounding community of neighbors and parents shares a deep investment in that mission.

TEA School Performance Data (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Kealing Middle performed in the most recent evaluation.

TEA Distinctions Earned (7 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.

Rating History

TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.

Neighborhoods Zoned to Kealing Middle School

Hyde Park is perhaps the most iconic neighborhood in the Kealing zone. One of Austin's oldest and most beloved residential communities, Hyde Park sits just north of the University of Texas campus beneath towering live oak canopies, with beautifully maintained craftsman bungalows and a genuine neighborhood identity that has endured for over a century. The area offers a mix of lovingly restored historic homes, thoughtful additions, and well-designed infill construction, all within walking distance of local shops and restaurants on Duval and 45th Street.

Mueller is another standout community in the Kealing zone. Developed on the site of Austin's former municipal airport, Mueller is a nationally recognized master-planned neighborhood built around walkability and community. Homes here range from single-family houses to townhomes and condominiums, all surrounding Mueller Lake Park, an extensive trail system, and the lively Aldrich Street dining and retail district. Builders like Hayat Homes Design, J Davis Construction, and Guardian Custom continue to add new construction inventory to this community.

The zone also takes in Ridgetop Annex, with its established single-family homes on generous lots; Linden Residences, a newer residential community with modern home designs; Greenwood Towers, which adds well-priced condominium options to the mix; and the Beau Site and Grooms additions, both well-established Austin neighborhoods. This variety gives buyers real choices, from historic cottages and craftsman bungalows to contemporary condos and brand-new construction, all within the same school zone.

School Feeder Pattern

For buyers thinking about the full K-12 journey, the Kealing zone feeds into an impressive set of campuses at every level. On the elementary side, many Austin ISD schools send students to Kealing, including Bryker Woods Elementary, Ridgetop Elementary, Govalle, Blackshear, Blanton, Campbell, Lee, Maplewood, Metz, Norman-Sims, Oak Springs, Ortega, Sanchez, Sims, Zavala, Allison, and Baranoff, among others. Because the Kealing zone is broad and spans multiple attendance boundaries, the specific elementary school assigned to your address can vary, so confirming with Austin ISD directly is always the right move.

After Kealing, students have access to several outstanding high school options. These include McCallum High School, renowned for its Fine Arts Magnet; LBJ High School, home to early college programs; Travis High School; Austin High; and Anderson High. For students who qualify through a competitive application, the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) is one of the top-ranked public high schools in the nation. Early college pathways at Northeast Early College High School and Eastside Early College round out a portfolio of high school options that few middle school zones in Austin can match.

Community & Lifestyle

Living in the Kealing zone puts you squarely in the middle of Austin, with easy access to the culture, dining, and outdoor spaces that make this city one of the most desirable in the country. Hyde Park has a walkable, village-scale feel with coffee shops, independent bookstores, and neighborhood restaurants that have been anchoring the community for decades. Proximity to the University of Texas campus brings a lively intellectual atmosphere and year-round access to performances, exhibitions, and events.

Mueller residents enjoy the Sunday farmer's market at Mueller Lake Park, evening walks along connected trail systems, and a curated selection of restaurants and shops on Aldrich Street. The broader East Austin area is home to some of the city's most celebrated dining, mural arts, live music, and community green spaces. Festivals, food trucks, and neighborhood events keep the area lively throughout every season.

The central location is a genuine commuting advantage. Downtown Austin, the Capitol complex, and major employers along the I-35 and MoPac corridors are all just minutes away. For buyers exploring Austin area homes for sale who want to be close to everything the city has to offer while being zoned to an exceptional middle school, the Kealing zone is hard to beat. Neuhaus Realty Group knows this zone well and can help you find the right home in the right neighborhood for your priorities.