Mendez Middle School Renovations in Austin, TX

Mendez Middle School Renovations is a completed construction project located at 5106 Village Square Dr, Austin, TX 78744. The work involved a renovation and alteration of the facility, specifically addressing deferred mechanical maintenance, waterproofing, and reroofing. The project also included the construction of a secure entry vestibule, reception areas, and two restroom fixtures. The estimated cost for this work was $11,700,000, covering 4,800 sq ft of space.

The owner of record is the Austin Independent School District, which manages several other registered projects in the area, including the Noack Sports Complex and Burger Baseball Stadium. FGM Architects served as the design firm of record for this renovation. Mark S Robinson was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project utilized public funds and was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2025.

Plan review was completed in July 2025, the same month construction started according to the filing. The scheduled completion date on the original filing was August 2025. However, the final inspection for the project passed in April 2026. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status confirms that the regulatory requirements for the accessibility aspects of the renovation have been satisfied.

Project Scale and Context

Compared to other renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, this project’s estimated cost is above the county median. The scheduled build window of 22 days was shorter than the county median of 98 days. The cost per square foot, calculated at $2,438, is significantly above the county median of $103 per square foot. These figures reflect the specific scope of mechanical, roofing, and accessibility improvements undertaken at the site.

The site is located in the McKinney area of Austin, within Travis County. Nearby businesses include the Southeast Branch of the Austin Public Library and Austin Fire Station 24. City of Austin permit records show 17 permits on file at this street address between January 2024 and June 2026. These include plumbing, building, electrical, and mechanical permits. The most recent permits reference updates to Building B at the Mendez Middle School address.

The surrounding ZIP code 78744 has a population of about 51,069, with a median household income of $78,474. The housing stock consists of 20,035 units, evenly split between owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $307,000. These Census estimates provide context for the community in which the school renovation took place.