66 out of 10GreatSchools

Deerpark Middle School

Austin, TX
  • Public
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  • Grades 6-8
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  • Enrollment: 900

Overview

Deerpark Middle School
8849 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-6600
Deerpark Middle School is located in Austin, TX and serves grades 6-8.It received a GreatSchool rating of 6 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Native American
0%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
6%
Black
17%
Hispanic
35%
White
36%
Other
1%

Reviews17 Reviews

5.0
parent
I have 2 kids currently at this school, and have been very pleased with the experience all around. My kids epecially love the music/theater programs.
parent
Deerpark has had an incredible impact on both of our children that have attended this school. Our son, who is on the Autism spectrum, absolutely flourished in the Focus program. The difference that the program made in his and our family's life is immeasurable. We attribute his success and the positive changes in him directly to the Focus program and especially Lisa Pozo who is undoubtedly the "Autistic kid whisper". Prior to attending Deerpark all of his educational experiences had been negative. Today, Thanks to Deerpark, he is a happy, normal teenager which is beyond our wildest expectations! We have had a similar, positive experience while our daughter has attended Deerpark. The teachers are all fully invested in the success of all students. There is truly no other middle school that makes such a difference in kids lives.
parent
I've had 3 kids go thru Deerpark, and have been extremely pleased with all of their experiences. My kids were challenged academically, but the most important thing about Deerpark to me and my husband was that this school deals very very effectively with all of the social nonsense that flares up at this age. Middle school can be the most challenging time for kids as they learn how to navigate their growing social sphere. The Deerpark teachers and administration are terrific; inclusive, zero-tolerance on bullying and generally make this a terrific environment from which kids to launch into high school.
parent
My child has struggled all 3 years at this school. She was an A,B student up until she started attending Deerpark. She has had issues with teachers and students and when brought to the principle's attention, nothing was done, and nothing was changed. This year, 2016-2017, they placed her in an elective that was no where on her selection sheet, yet when asked about it, they stated that they place them in what is available.When asked how it is determined as to who gets the classed that they select and whom doesn't, no one could provide me with an answer. There are girls that will catch other girls in the bathrooms, and either threaten them or attack them. Yet when the person being attacked, defends themselves, they are punished as well. I do not understand how it is expected of someone to stand there and be hit repeatedly and not defend themselves... It makes absolutely no sense to me.
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