Publications

Analysis of Performance Gaps in Austin Independent School District: 2012-2013 Through 2014-2015
This report is one of several that examines the data to investigate equity in AISD. It describes the performance gaps between and among student groups district-wide for reading, math, writing, disciplinary removals/placements, and graduation rates.

Ready for College Update
This report provides an overview of the district’s college readiness outcomes and changes in the methods for determining students’ college readiness.
College Readiness in Austin Independent School District and Texas
Graduates from AISD in the Classes of 2011 through 2014 were increasingly more likely than their peers statewide to have been college ready in English language arts, math, and both subjects. Economically disadvantaged, African American, and Hispanic students closed gaps against their peers, and White students continued to outperform their peers statewide.

AISD Graduates, Continuers, and Dropouts: Profiles for the Class of 2014
This report describes characteristics of students from the Class of 2014 who graduated on time, dropped out, or continued in high school. We present demographic information and data for dropout risk factors identified in previous research.

Question: For Every 10 New Freshmen in AISD How Many Graduate, Enter a Postsecondary Institution, and Complete Postsecondary Education?
Data suggest that for every 10 new freshmen in 2002-2003, 8 graduated from high school on time in 2005-2006, 5 enrolled in college in 2006-2007, and 4 were still enrolled in college as of 2007-2008.

Question: What is the Higher Education Readiness Component, and How Many of AISD's Students Meet the Standard?
This report describes the Higher Education Readiness Component and how many AISD students met the standard.

Results of the AISD High School Exit Survey Class of 2007
These reports summarize results of the Spring 2007 AISD high school students' exit survey, with comparative results from previous years.

Postsecondary Enrollment Summary Report: Classes of 2002-2004
This report describes the postsecondary enrollment rates for the Classes of 2002 through 2004.