Publications

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Austin: Annual Evaluation Report 2018–2019
In 2018–2019, the program’s second federally funded year, GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Austin served a cohort of 7th-grade students (n = 2,536) across 11 middle schools. Nearly all GEAR UP students received support services relevant to college preparation. Evaluation findings suggest that students, teachers, and parents had a positive perspective on the role of the program services in college preparation.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Results: A District and Campus Summary, May 2019
This report summarizes district Advanced Placement (AP) test results in 2019. AP test results may be used by higher education institutions to place students in courses and extend course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.
2019 ACT Test Results Summary, 2018–2019
This report describes ACT test results for Austin Independent School District (AISD) seniors in the 2018–2019 school year. In 2018-2019, the district’s average ACT composite score of 23.0 exceeded the state (20.5) and national (20.7) average composite scores.

Postsecondary Enrollment Summary, Graduating Classes of 2013-2018
This report summarizes postsecondary enrollment rates for AISD graduates, Classes 2013 through 2018.

College Readiness Summary, 2018-2019
This report provides and overview of the district's college readiness outcomes for seniors in the 2018 and 2019 graduation cohorts.

College Readiness Summary, 2017–2018
This report provides an overview of the district’s college readiness outcomes for seniors in the 2016–2017 and 2017–2018 school years.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Austin: Annual Evaluation Report 2017-2018
This evaluation report presents a baseline description of outcomes for the 2017-2018 school year, the first year of GEAR UP Austin implementation in AISD. Specifically, the report describes program implementation, students' participation in GEAR UP Austin, and baseline student academic and college preparation outcomes.

Austin Partners in Education, Annual Evaluation Report, 2017–2018
This evaluation report describes program outcomes for students in APIE's Middle School Math and College Readiness Coaching Programs in the 2017–2018 school year.

Advanced Placement (AP) Test Results, May 2017
This report summarizes district Advanced Placement (AP) test results in 201. AP test results may be used by higher education institutions to place students in courses and extend course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations.

Ready for College Update, 2016-2017
This report provides an overview of the district’s college readiness outcomes for seniors in the 2016-2017 school year.