Overview
Ortega Elementary School in East Austin is named in honor of Daniel F. Ortega, a World War II hero. The school's namesake inspires students to achieve their highest potential through self-discipline and self-improvement. Working with families and community partners, Ortega fosters a culture of collaboration, which promotes children's intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Ortega Elementary creates a challenging and nurturing environment for all students to develop their talents and skills. Ortega is proud to provide Pre-K, dual language and robust science, technology, engineering and math programs. The tightly knit school community offers a world of educational opportunities - from arts and athletics to reading and robotics - to ensure all children reach their fullest potential. Ortega is part of the Eastside Vertical Team, which offers STEM programs at every grade level and is part of the district's Creative Learning Initiative to offer a quality arts-rich education to every child.
La Escuela Primaria Ortega en el este de Austin fue nombrada en honor de Daniel F. Ortega, un héroe de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. El homónimo de la escuela inspira a los estudiantes a alcanzar su mayor potencial a través de la autodisciplina y la superación personal. Trabajando con las familias y socios comunitarios, Ortega fomenta una cultura de colaboración, que promueve el desarrollo intelectual, social, emocional y físico de los niños. La Primaria Ortega crea un desafiante y enriquecedor entorno para que todos los estudiantes desarrollen sus talentos y destrezas. Ortega se enorgullece de proporcionar prekínder, Lenguaje Dual y sólidos programas de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas. La unida comunidad escolar ofrece un mundo de oportunidades educativas, desde las artes y los deportes hasta la lectura y la robótica, para garantizar que todos los niños alcancen su máximo potencial. Ortega forma parte del equipo vertical de Eastside, que ofrece programas de STEM en cada grado y forma parte de la Iniciativa de Aprendizaje Creativo del distrito para ofrecer una educación de calidad rica en artes para cada niño.
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Signature Programs
Student & Family Supports
After-school Meals
After-school Programming—Free
Breakfast in the Classroom
Child Care During the Day
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
Performance | Demographics
2022 STAAR Percent at Approaches Grade Level or above
2022 Accountability
As required by Senate Bill 1365 (87th Texas Legislature), academic accountability ratings for 2022 were limited to A, B, C, and Not Rated.
2022 Distinction Designations
Postsecondary Readiness
Source: Texas Education Agency