Overview

Blackshear Elementary is the first elementary school in Austin ISD devoted to the arts. Located in East Austin, Blackshear provides a well-rounded educational experience in a safe instructional environment. Each morning, we start our day with social and emotional learning. Students enjoy integrated fine arts and our Mr. Friendly R. Rice Garden. Twice a week students engage in dance, theatre and music. We partner with local fine artists to provide our students with direct artisitic instruction. Blackshear is part of the Eastside Early College High School family of schools, which offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and graduate with an associate degree.


La Primaria Blackshear es la primera escuela primaria en el Austin ISD dedicada a las artes. Ubicada en el este de Austin, Blackshear ofrece una experiencia educativa completa en un entorno de instrucción seguro. Cada mañana, comenzamos nuestro día con el aprendizaje social y emocional. Los estudiantes disfrutan de las bellas artes integradas y nuestro Jardín Sr. Amigo D. Arroz. Dos veces a la semana, los estudiantes participan en danza, teatro y música. Nos asociamos con artistas locales para proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes instrucción artística directa. Blackshear forma parte de la familia de escuelas de la Escuela Preparatoria de Universidad Temprana Eastside, que ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener crédito universitario y graduarse con un título técnico superior.

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Signature Programs

Student & Family Supports

After-school Meals
After-school Programming—Free
Communities in Schools

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.

Accountability Rating: A

Student Achievement: C

School Progress: A

Closing the Gaps: C

2022 Distinction Designations

Comparative Academic Growth

Source: Texas Education Agency

2023-24 Student Demographics