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ORTEGA EL

ORTEGA EL is a public elementary school in AUSTIN ISD (TRAVIS County), Texas. It serves 62 students in special education of 242 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of C and an overall SPED support score of 37.6.

  • School District: AUSTIN ISD
  • County: TRAVIS
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: PK - 06
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78721 is $103,285
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of ORTEGA EL in AUSTIN, TX
37.6/100
Overall SPED Support Score
69.9%
SPED Support Percentile
C
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

15.0/100
Academic Performance
45.1/100
Academic Growth
11.1/100
Inclusion & Placement
50.6/100
Staffing Support
88.6/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 242
Number of students in Special Education 62
Percentage of students in Special Education 25.6%
Total Students with Disabilities 65
Students with Autism 5
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 9
Students with Intellectual Disability 36
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 2
Students with Physical Disabilities 13
Total Count of Teachers 34.7
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 2.8
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 13.1%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 22.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ORTEGA EL offer strong special education support?
ORTEGA EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 37.6, placing it in the 69.9 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects moderate special education support. The school serves 62 students in special education with 2.8 special education teachers.
What grades does ORTEGA EL serve?
ORTEGA EL serves grades PK - 06, classified as elementary in AUSTIN ISD.
Is ORTEGA EL a charter school?
No. ORTEGA EL is a traditional public school in AUSTIN ISD.
How does ORTEGA EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare ORTEGA EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is ORTEGA EL's TEA accountability rating?
ORTEGA EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of C for the 2025 reporting year.

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