Rawson Saunders
Tel:
(512) 476-8382
- The mission of Rawson Saunders School is to develop the full--and tremendous--potential of children with dyslexia through an extraordinary education.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 1-12
- Students: 246 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Rawson Saunders places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 246 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Emily Austin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Robotics, Start-Up Kids Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Rock Band, Theatre Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Founded in 1997, Rawson Saunders is an academically excellent, fully accredited and commended, full-curriculum, college prep, non-profit independent school for students with dyslexia in grades 1-12. It is the only school in central Texas of its kind and one of a few in the country. Rawson Saunders is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative, multisensory teaching methods tailored specifically to the way students with dyslexia--and in fact all children--learn best. Through individualized, multisensory, research-driven instruction within small class sizes, we cultivate our students' strengths while effectively addressing their needs. Rawson Saunders provides a nurturing and academically challenging environment through which bright students with dyslexia can develop to their fullest potential. Our students graduate prepared for success.
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