School Overview
Covington Middle School, located in the Oak Hill area of Southwest Austin, is a public school within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and specialized elective programs. The campus culture focuses on fostering student growth through a combination of rigorous coursework, social-emotional learning, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to engage the local community.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Covington Middle School is particularly recognized for its strong Fine Arts department, which includes comprehensive programs in band, orchestra, choir, and visual arts. The school also places a heavy emphasis on technology integration and inclusive education practices to support a wide range of learning styles. As a key fixture of the 78749 zip code, the school maintains an active partnership with local families and community organizations, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school—specifically serving as a primary feeder for Austin High School and Bowie High School depending on specific attendance boundaries.
637
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COVINGTON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White210
Hispanic354
Black32
Asian9
Two or More30
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    354 (55.6 %)
  • White
    210 (33.0 %)
  • Black
    32 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (4.7 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: AUSTIN ISD
Phone: (512)414-3276
Website: http://www.austinisd.org/schools/covington
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 299
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 6 173
Grade 7 214
Grade 8 250

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COVINGTON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6173
Grade 7214
Grade 8250
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COVINGTON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33752.9%
Male30047.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)