DESSAU MIDDLE

596 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dessau Middle School, located at 12900 Dessau Rd in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Pflugerville Independent School District. The school is known for its diverse student population and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, while also emphasizing the development of social and emotional skills during the middle school years.

Beyond academics, Dessau Middle School actively encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student clubs. The school focuses on building a sense of community among its students, staff, and families, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its location in the North Austin/Pflugerville area, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a structured and community-oriented educational experience within the district.

596

Total Students

56.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESSAU MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	402
Black	85
Asian	48
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
402 (67.4%)
Black
85 (14.3%)
Asian
48 (8.1%)
White
44 (7.4%)
Two or More
15 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PFLUGERVILLE ISD
Phone:	(512)594-2600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 188

Grade 8 210