KEALING M S

KEALING M S is a Title I public middle school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 1,223 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 85 teachers, KEALING M S has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Kealing Middle School, located in East Austin, is a prestigious magnet and neighborhood campus within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, particularly its highly selective Magnet Program, which draws high-achieving students from across the district. The school is known for fostering a competitive yet supportive culture, offering an extensive array of advanced coursework, including high school credit classes, advanced mathematics, and a robust humanities curriculum.

Beyond its academic reputation, Kealing emphasizes a well-rounded education by providing diverse extracurricular opportunities, such as competitive athletics, award-winning fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s location in the historic East Austin community reflects a blend of tradition and modernity, serving a diverse student body. By balancing its demanding academic focus with a commitment to social-emotional growth, Kealing Middle School consistently ranks among the top-performing middle schools in Texas, preparing its students for success in elite high school programs and beyond.

For more information, contact KEALING M S at (512) 414-3214 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.