Austin Jewish Academy
School Notes Overview:
Austin Jewish Academy is a vibrant community of learners inspiring intellectual curiosity, scholarship, and meaningful Jewish living within a culture of respect and responsibility. ...
School Overview:
Austin Jewish Academy |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) Other religious school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild learning differences, English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented | |
| Year Founded | 1997 | |
| County | Travis County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 135 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 23 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 9 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,500 | |
| Head of School | Bernice Tabak | |
School Notes:
- Austin Jewish Academy is a vibrant community of learners inspiring intellectual curiosity, scholarship, and meaningful Jewish living within a culture of respect and responsibility.
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2008
In the News:
- Day Schools Protect Against Swine Flu Spread (Baltimore Jewish Times)
posted on August 14, 2009 at 03:02:58 pm
Some schools are pouring bleach over desks. Others are stocking bathrooms with anti-bacterial soap. - Private schools (Austin American-Statesman)
posted on July 21, 2009 at 08:48:26 pm
The Austin area has a variety of educational choices, including independent and religious-affiliated campuses. - Volunteer opportunites (Austin American-Statesman)
posted on July 14, 2009 at 02:18:35 pm
Community organizations offer a variety of ways for residents to get involved. Whatever interests you have — animals, children, education, the environment, health or seniors — there's a volunteer opportunity for you. - Bagel Fest 5K serves up the instant reward (News 8 Austin)
posted on March 9, 2009 at 12:26:17 am
The Bagel Fest 5K kicked things off early Sunday, then everyone hung around to eat bagels and have some fun. More than 1,000 people came out to run, which helped raise thousands of dollars. The goal was to raise $40,000, but the rewards were instant.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (78731) | School Zip (78731) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 24,059 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 74% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,404 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 33 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (78731) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 59% / 41% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Paragon Prep Middle School - 112 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Great Hills Christian School - 149 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Austin Sda Jr Academy - 36 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- Hyde Park Baptist Schools - 803 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
- Odyssey School - 46 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
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