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Dessau Middle

12900 DESSAU RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78754

Ranked 4405 of 5501 in Texas

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Dessau Middle

12900 DESSAU RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78754

Ranked 4405 of 5501 in Texas

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About Dessau Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 34% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
655
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.34%
Asian 8.85%
Hispanic 68.55%
Black 14.2%
Two+ Races 2.9%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
5.34%
Asian
8.85%
Hispanic
68.55%
Black
14.2%
Two+ Races
2.9%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 655
47.33%
310 Female
52.67%
345 Male

Student Population

655 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

223 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dessau Middle Contact Information

Address

12900 DESSAU RD, AUSTIN, TX, 78754

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Phone

(512) 594-2600

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TOP 4405 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dessau Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Dessau Middle School will have its last day of school. The date is the last day of regular classes for the 2025–2026 school year. On the campus calendar, it is the planned end of the school year.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Dessau Middle School in Austin stand out when it comes to teaching?

Ans. Dessau Middle School makes sure that lessons are well-organized and that expectations are the same for all subjects by making sure that classroom teaching matches the pace of the grade level.

Q2. How does Dessau Middle School make analytical discussion a part of learning in the classroom?

Ans. Students take part in guided discussions that require them to explain what they mean, respond to what their peers say, and back up their claims with evidence.

Q3. What academic aspect makes Dessau Middle School more unique?

Ans. During class, students have to do problem-solving tasks that make them look at different situations, compare strategies, and come up with logical conclusions.

Q4. How does Dessau Middle School look at how well students do during grading cycles?

Ans. Teachers look at how well the class did, how well they finished their work, and how well they did on tests to find areas where they need more help.

Q5. How does Dessau Middle School send out reminders to students?

Ans. School-managed messaging tools send families test alerts, campus news, and updates on schedules.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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