BEDICHEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEDICHEK MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 846 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, BEDICHEK MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BEDICHEK MIDDLE School, located in South Austin, is a campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD) that serves a diverse student body in grades 6 through 8. Named after the Texas naturalist and writer Roy Bedichek, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, offering a range of core curriculum classes alongside elective programs. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented environment that focuses on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing academic rigor with social-emotional support.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, BEDICHEK MIDDLE School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts programs, and specialized clubs designed to engage students with different interests. The school strives to maintain a supportive campus culture by leveraging its location in the 78745 zip code to engage with the surrounding local community. Like many schools in the AISD network, it aims to provide inclusive educational pathways that cater to the diverse needs and backgrounds of its student population.

For more information, contact BEDICHEK MIDDLE at (512) 414-3265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.