C
Below Average
50/100

Garza Independence H S

📚 10 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1600 CHICON, Austin, TX 78702
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 10% · Math 50% proficient · 39th percentile in Texas
Graduation
D
32% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
188
Students
enrolled
7.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 3rd percentile, math 75th percentile among Texas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%1/10032% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−30 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency50% (+15 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate32% (−56 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1600 CHICON
City Austin
ZIP Code 78702
District 4808940
NCES School ID 480894008060
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78702

Understanding the community around Garza Independence H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,342
Per Capita Income $58,579
Poverty Rate 17.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $569,700
Median Rent $1,749
Owner-Occupied 42.1%
Renter-Occupied 57.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garza Independence H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 37.2%
Female 62.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.7%
White 35.1%
Black 12.2%
Two or More Races 5.9%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 188
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garza Independence H S?
Garza Independence H S has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garza Independence H S?
Garza Independence H S has 188 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1.
What grades does Garza Independence H S serve?
Garza Independence H S serves grades 10 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garza Independence H S receive per student?
Garza Independence H S receives $26,950 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garza Independence H S in 78702 ▼
Avg Home Value
$556,037
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,101
1-Year Change
-1.5%
% Renters
57.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026