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Lively Middle School vs. Wayside Eden Park Academy

Should you attend Lively Middle School or Wayside Eden Park Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Lively Middle School
201 E Mary St
Austin, TX 78704
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wayside Eden Park Academy
6215 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Wayside Eden Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades 6-8, Lively Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayside Eden Park Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
948 students
271 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lively Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayside Eden Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lively Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayside Eden Park Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lively Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayside Eden Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lively Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Eden Park Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayside Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5063 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#1616 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lively Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayside Eden Park Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayside Eden Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayside Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayside Eden Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayside Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lively Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Austin Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayside Eden Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayside Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lively Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayside Eden Park Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
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64
Kindergarten Students
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40
Grade 1 Students
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37
Grade 2 Students
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34
Grade 3 Students
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33
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
19
Grade 6 Students
269
-
Grade 7 Students
353
-
Grade 8 Students
326
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lively Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wayside Eden Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayside Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lively Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayside Eden Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayside Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lively Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayside Eden Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayside Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lively Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayside Eden Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayside Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lively Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Austin Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wayside Eden Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayside Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lively Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayside Eden Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayside Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lively Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayside Eden Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayside Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lively Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Austin Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayside Eden Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayside Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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