About Homes Zoned to Small Middle School
About Small Middle School
Small Middle School is a campus within Austin ISD, one of the largest and most dynamic school districts in Texas. The school serves students in grades six through eight, drawing from a collection of elementary campuses across south and southwest Austin. Austin ISD has long been committed to providing rigorous academic opportunities at the middle school level, and Small reflects that commitment with a curriculum designed to challenge students and prepare them well for high school success.
Austin ISD middle schools give students access to a broad range of electives and enrichment opportunities alongside core academics. At Small, students can pursue interests in fine arts, athletics, and exploratory courses that help them discover what they are passionate about before arriving at high school with some sense of direction. The faculty brings genuine experience and dedication, creating a learning environment that values both academic achievement and personal growth. The school also benefits from an engaged parent community that actively supports campus initiatives and student activities throughout the year.
For families thinking long-term, Austin ISD operates some of Texas's most innovative advanced academic programs at the high school level, including nationally recognized campuses that draw competitive students from across the district. Students who thrive at Small have excellent pathways forward as they continue through the system.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Small Middle performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
A |
91/100 |
| Student Achievement |
A |
91/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
87/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
87/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
A |
90/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
06 - 08 |
| Total Enrollment |
1253 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
24.7% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
13.7% |
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.
| Year |
Rating |
Score |
| 2019 |
B |
85/100 |
| 2022 |
B |
89/100 |
| 2023 |
A |
90/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
85/100 |
| 2025 |
A |
91/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Small Middle School
The Small Middle School zone covers a broad swath of southwest Austin, encompassing neighborhoods with distinct personalities and a genuine range of housing options. Whether you are looking for an established neighborhood with mature canopy or a newer planned community with resort-style amenities, this zone has something compelling to offer.
Westcreek is one of the most beloved established neighborhoods in this part of Austin, featuring mature trees, gently winding streets, and homes that reflect the character of southwest Austin's earlier development. It carries the kind of settled, lived-in energy that is genuinely difficult to find in a city growing as quickly as Austin. Neighboring Village Western Oaks offers similarly established single-family homes with generous lot sizes and the kind of canopy coverage that makes this corner of town feel welcoming in every season.
Lantana is a newer master-planned community that has become one of southwest Austin's most sought-after addresses, with resort-style amenities, beautifully maintained green spaces, and a variety of home styles under one well-managed umbrella. The community appeals to buyers who appreciate thoughtful neighborhood design and a strong sense of place. For buyers seeking something even more upscale, Cayena Creekside delivers elegantly appointed residences in a serene creekside setting, while Cayena Condos in the same area offer premium low-maintenance options for buyers who want luxury without the yard work.
At the more accessible end of the zone's housing spectrum, Vista Hills Condo and Valley View provide solid entry points for buyers who want access to this school zone without stretching their budget. West Park, Laurels Legend Oaks, and Scenic Brook Estates round out the zone with established single-family homes in quiet residential settings that exemplify the best of southwest Austin living.
School Feeder Pattern
Understanding the complete feeder pattern from elementary through high school helps buyers plan for their children's full K-12 experience within Austin ISD. Small Middle School sits at the center of a well-established pipeline of campuses across the south and southwest sides of the city.
On the elementary side, Small draws students from six Austin ISD campuses: Baldwin Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Bryker Woods Elementary, Mills Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, and Patton Elementary. Middle school is where students from these six communities come together, and that mix of backgrounds and neighborhoods creates a student body that reflects the genuine breadth of Austin's character.
After completing eighth grade at Small, students continue to one of three Austin ISD high schools depending on their specific home address: Austin High School, Bowie High School, or McCallum High School. All three are long-established Austin ISD campuses with strong academic programs, competitive athletics, performing arts departments, and a full slate of clubs and extracurricular activities. Because the three high school attendance boundaries overlap different streets within the same neighborhoods, it is important to verify exactly which high school a specific address is zoned to before purchasing. Your agent can help confirm this for any property you are seriously considering.
Community & Lifestyle
Southwest Austin is where Hill Country terrain begins pushing into the city limits, and the neighborhoods in the Small zone get to enjoy that geography as part of daily life. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is within easy reach for many residents here, offering some of Austin's best swimming holes, hiking trails, and mountain biking routes that make outdoor living an everyday reality rather than a weekend trip. This is a part of town where spending a Saturday outside does not require leaving the city.
The Oak Hill area along U.S. Highway 290 has evolved considerably in recent years, adding new dining spots, local coffee shops, and retail options while holding onto the relaxed, community-oriented character that long-time residents have always appreciated. H-E-B anchors grocery shopping in the area (a genuine point of pride for any Austin neighborhood), and major retail destinations along William Cannon Drive and Slaughter Lane are just minutes from most communities in the zone.
Commuting from this zone is well-supported by access to Loop 360, MoPac (Loop 1), and Highway 290, giving residents multiple routes to reach employers across Austin, from the Domain tech corridor to the University of Texas campus and downtown. The zone sits far enough from the urban core to feel genuinely residential and peaceful while staying well-connected to everything the city has to offer.
Buyers exploring Austin area homes for sale who want strong schools alongside outdoor access and community character will find this zone checks every box. The team at Neuhaus Realty Group knows southwest Austin well and can help you identify the right neighborhood within the Small zone to match your lifestyle and priorities.
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