Gorzycki Middle School (Austin ISD): Circle C 78749 Zone
Gorzycki Middle School is a public middle school (grades 6-8) serving the Circle C area, in 78749, part of Austin ISD, and it's one of the top-rated middle schools on the south side. It draws from a cluster of A-rated Circle C elementaries, grades A overall with reading and math well above the Austin ISD average, and feeds into Bowie High, so the full path here is one families specifically move for. Here's the picture: the ratings, the numbers, the schools on either side of it, and what being zoned to Gorzycki means for your home search.
Is Gorzycki Middle School a good school?
Yes, it's one of the strongest middle schools in Austin ISD. Gorzycki grades A overall on Niche, and its proficiency numbers are excellent: around 83% of students proficient in reading versus the district's 54%, and around 67% in math versus 41%. About 20% of students are in gifted programs, one of the higher shares at a public middle school, which points to a deep set of advanced and honors offerings. It earns an A academic grade and an A teacher grade, and it's a larger campus of about 1,329 students with an 18:1 ratio, serving the affluent Circle C community where roughly 8% are in the free-lunch program. For a family weighing the middle-school years, Gorzycki is a real strength of the Circle C area, and it sits on a feeder path that stays top-rated into high school at Bowie.
Gorzycki Middle School by the numbers
| Metric | Gorzycki Middle | Austin ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade (Niche) | A | A- |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Gifted students | 20% | N/A |
| Academic grade (Niche) | A | A- |
| Teacher grade (Niche) | A | A |
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| Students in free lunch program | 8% | 50% |
| Total enrollment | 1,329 | 72,830 |
Source: Niche via RPR (Realtors Property Resource), 2026. Niche compiles the letter grades from U.S. Dept. of Education data, community reviews, and other sources, and updates quarterly. Figures change, so I confirm the current numbers when they matter to your decision.
The headline is that reading score, around 83% proficient, nearly 30 points above the district, paired with a 20% gifted share and A grades across academics and teaching. Numbers like these are a big part of why Circle C holds its value the way it does.
What feeds into Gorzycki, and where it goes next
Gorzycki sits in the middle of one of the strongest Austin ISD feeder paths on the south side. Students arrive from a cluster of A-rated Circle C elementaries, and Gorzycki then feeds into Bowie High:
Every elementary on that list grades A on Niche, which is unusual and a big part of Gorzycki's strength. Which one a home feeds through depends on the exact address, and because it feeds a top-rated high school, the full path up to Bowie is one of the main reasons Circle C stays in demand with families. I confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school for any specific address before you write an offer.
Homes in the Gorzycki Middle School zone
Gorzycki serves the Circle C area, spanning the master-planned Circle C Ranch, Circle C South, and the Legend Oaks and Cedar Valley neighborhoods across 78749 and 78739. This is one of the most sought-after family areas in South Austin, with amenity and aquatic centers, greenbelt and golf access, and quick connections to Mopac and the 45 toll. Homes here command a premium, and the Gorzycki-to-Bowie path is a central reason why. The thing to know: Circle C spans more than one ZIP and attendance zones can shift block to block, so if Gorzycki is part of why you're buying, I confirm the zone for the exact address. For the full picture of the area, see my living in 78749 guide.
Gorzycki is one of the reasons families pay a premium for Circle C. Every elementary that feeds it is A-rated, and it runs straight to Bowie, so the whole path is strong. But zones here cross ZIP lines and shift block to block. I confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school for every address, so you know you're actually buying the path you think you are, before you fall for the house.
How to confirm your address is zoned to Gorzycki
Use Austin ISD's official boundary lookup. The district publishes a find-my-school tool where you enter an address and it returns the assigned elementary, middle, and high school. That's the source of truth, not the real estate listing, which can carry outdated school data, and in a premium area like Circle C the listing claim is worth verifying.
Or ask me. Send me an address or a Circle C pocket you're considering and I'll confirm whether it's zoned to Gorzycki, pull the current elementary and high school on the path, and flag anything that affects your decision.
Buying in the Gorzycki Middle zone?
Tell me what matters most and I'll build your search around it. The feeder path runs up to Bowie High, so start there for the high-school picture, use the 78749 living guide for the area, the Central Texas school districts guide for how the zones fit together, and the South Austin relocation guide if you're moving in. When you're ready to look at homes, here's how buying in South Austin works.
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South Austin is home base, and Circle C is a neighborhood I know block by block. With 175+ closed deals since 2016 across South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Bastrop, and named a FastExpert 2026 Top Agent, I've helped plenty of families land a home on the exact feeder path they were after.
Gorzycki anchors one of the strongest school paths on the south side, with A-rated elementaries feeding it and Bowie right behind. Matching a home to the right zone is second nature for me. If the middle-school years are on your mind, I'll give you a straight, local read.
Last updated: September 2026. School ratings and boundaries change, so confirm the current figures and assignment for any specific address.
