Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Canyon Ridge Middle

Public Grades 6-8

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Canyon Ridge Middle in Austin, TX, serves 964 students in grades 6-8 within the Leander Independent School District (Isd) and is a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas.

Canyon Ridge stands out for its consistent elite performance, never ranking below the 95th percentile statewide over the past decade. It currently ranks 87th in Texas (96th percentile), placing it on par with top performers like Bee Cave Middle (96th percentile) and ahead of nearby schools such as Cedar Park Middle (88th percentile) and Four Points Middle (78th percentile). The school is particularly exceptional at supporting specific student groups, ranking in the 98th percentile for special education students and the 97th percentile for Hispanic students, indicating highly effective targeted support systems. Additionally, Canyon Ridge achieves these top-tier results with remarkable efficiency, spending just $7,928 per student—significantly less than comparable schools like Noel Grisham Middle ($9,944) and Murchison Middle ($10,888).

While Canyon Ridge excels overall, it shares a common challenge with all regional schools: a noticeable dip in 7th-grade math proficiency, with only 38.57% of students proficient compared to 69.08% in 6th grade and 76.47% in 8th grade. However, the school manages this transition better than most, with scores well above the state average of 29.41%. The school's advanced math track is a standout strength, with 95.57% of Algebra I test-takers achieving proficiency—30 points higher than the district average. Canyon Ridge is the top-performing school in Leander ISD, though it sits just miles from the elite Eanes Independent School District (Isd), home to West Ridge Middle (ranked 28th) and Hill Country Middle (ranked 39th), providing a clear benchmark for world-class education in the Austin area.

964

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,865

Per pupil spending ?

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732

(512) 570-3500

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Canyon Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:

Vandegrift High School

Feeder schools for Canyon Ridge Middle:

Elementary:	Laura Welch Bush Elementary
	River Ridge Elementary
	Steiner Ranch Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

Asian:

16.9%

Hispanic:

14.3%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare Canyon Ridge Middle to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (78% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Texas middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Leander Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg63%

Texas avg47%

87^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9Middle Schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd)

195^th of 951Leander Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.7	87 of 2335	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.4	60 of 2344	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	73 of 2372	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.8	83 of 2330	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	113 of 2254	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	63 of 2252	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	44 of 2193	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.5	36 of 2080	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	96.6	53 of 2027	97.4%	★★★★★
2016	88.9	80 of 1987	96.0%	★★★★★
2015	91.5	38 of 2043	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	92.4	22 of 1987	98.9%	★★★★★
2013	92.4	20 of 1973	99.0%	★★★★★
2012	92.1	31 of 1951	98.4%	★★★★★
2011	85.1	11 of 1895	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	83.5	40 of 1803	97.8%	★★★★★
2009	85.1	38 of 1763	97.8%	★★★★★
2008	85.9	39 of 1718	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	85.8	55 of 1684	96.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.5	83 of 1295	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	84.9	85 of 997	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.2	69 of 1280	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	71.6	258 of 1273	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	249 of 1251	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	98.3	10 of 1213	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	83.2	124 of 1193	89.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.1	26 of 642	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	74.9	90 of 505	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	120 of 617	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	71 of 616	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.6	59 of 606	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	81.0	63 of 589	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	48 of 594	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	25 of 587	95.7%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	74.2	290 of 2182	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	79.8	167 of 2118	92.1%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	64 of 2058	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	75 of 2008	96.3%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	143 of 1390	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	94.7	40 of 1428	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.7	62 of 1770	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	109 of 1720	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	82 of 1643	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	56 of 1592	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	37.2	907 of 1445	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.7	73 of 2240	96.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.0	44 of 1825	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	78 of 2242	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	82 of 2241	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	106 of 2221	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	30 of 2151	98.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	46 of 2047	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	96.3	41 of 2008	98.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	469 of 1497	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.9	235 of 1230	80.9%	★★★★☆
2023	66.5	524 of 1481	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	414 of 1488	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	70.0	458 of 1501	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.6	352 of 1446	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	312 of 1430	78.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	68 of 2141	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	15 of 1731	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	42 of 2119	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	56 of 2116	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	165 of 2077	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	103 of 2043	95.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	47 of 1935	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	36 of 1895	98.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	224 of 2253	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	74.9	245 of 1820	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	334 of 2235	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.7	104 of 2251	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	64.3	546 of 2220	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	85 of 2073	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.2	136 of 2039	93.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.0	97 of 2253	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	94.2	47 of 1818	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	77 of 2246	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.5	88 of 2245	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	113 of 2228	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	95 of 2168	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.9	42 of 2069	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	22 of 2030	98.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	43 of 806	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	91.5	19 of 676	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	82.1	89 of 818	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	113 of 817	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	109 of 813	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	87.4	35 of 753	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	9 of 720	98.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	35 of 1956	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	17 of 1568	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	33 of 1891	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.8	42 of 1815	97.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	82 of 1757	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	32 of 1712	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	25 of 1626	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	28 of 1597	98.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.1	185 of 1731	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.8	111 of 1439	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	83.5	140 of 1733	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.1	195 of 1749	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	186 of 1723	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	136 of 1700	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.4	90 of 1684	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	80 of 1673	95.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)97th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)96th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)95th percentile~ school

African American (2026)94th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)90th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)89th percentile-7 vs school

At Risk (2022)87th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)69th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I96%+42 vs state

Reading83%+28 vs state

Mathematics70%+30 vs state

Social Studies69%+37 vs state

3.7

3 ratings · 2 written reviews

5★2

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Canyon Ridge Middle

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a student
Monday, January 15, 2018

This school is great for you if you want to be a doctor. The amount of pressure and stress is a college level. I had just moved from Alaska to Texas so this was my first year in this school. I was so behind in the education because at my old school they hadn't taught a lot of things that kids in Texas already knew. But the helped me a lot and they are great. The number of projects, tests, and homework pretty much take up all the time you have after school. I would get home from school around 4:30 pm and then started homework 5-5: 30 pm I wouldn't finish homework till 10 or 11 pm. Now I am not the kind of student who would waste time or not try to finish things. Most of the time I wouldn't even get a chance to study for my tests. In one year of being in this school, I gained 20 to 25 pounds because I didn't have the time to get out and the stress killed me. Now I wasn't super skinny before I came to the school but 20 pounds is a lot. Also, I had to make up school hours because I had missed to much school. But keep in mind it was because I was going to therapy. I showed the schools my doctors notes but that did not make up for it. It didn't matter how many notes I had they didn't matter it didn't count. To conclude I would say if you are super smart and want a challenge go here. If you are moving and are researching schools to attend and you haven't been in a Texas school except for lots of stress. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, March 31, 2011

I definitely learn a lot at Canyon Ridge! My favorite part is the astounding band program! Close Quote

Schools Near Canyon Ridge Middle

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Canyon Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	12601 Country Trails Ln	Austin	78732	Travis County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3500	964	65	14.8	4.4%	560 (58.1%)	18 (1.9%)	138 (14.3%)	163 (16.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.6%)	93.7	87^th of 2335 public middle schools	96.3%		95.4	60^th of 2344 public middle schools	97.4%	27	95.6		78.8	84.1	86.6	69.1	38.6	76.5	68.6	$7,865
Hudson Bend Middle	Public	6-8	15600 Lariat Trl	Austin	78734	Travis County	Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 533-6400	806	57	14.2		425 (52.7%)	18 (2.2%)	270 (33.5%)	44 (5.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.5%)	81.5	298^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.2%		80.5	319^th of 2344 public middle schools	86.4%	21	95.2		70.7	69.8	69.8	53.0	36.1	65.3	54.3	$9,581
West Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	9201 Scenic Bluff Dr	Austin	78733	Travis County	Eanes Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 732-9240	886	69	12.8		508 (57.3%)	9 (1.0%)	122 (13.8%)	181 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (7.4%)	97.4	28^th of 2335 public middle schools	98.8%		97.3	26^th of 2344 public middle schools	98.9%	2	97.0		86.4	82.8	93.5	81.8	59.1	88.7	78.9	$10,211
Four Points Middle	Public	6-8	9700 McNeil Dr	Austin	78750	Travis County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3700	581	49	11.9	27.0%	253 (43.5%)	66 (11.4%)	168 (28.9%)	38 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.6%)	70.3	505^th of 2335 public middle schools	78.4%		78.6	351^st of 2344 public middle schools	85.0%	154	92.9		61.0	63.0	65.6	52.5	14.0	53.1	52.7	$9,917
Bee Cave Middle	Public	6-8	5400 Vail Divide	Austin	78738	Travis County	Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(737) 931-2400	861	52	16.5		551 (64.0%)	22 (2.6%)	138 (16.0%)	110 (12.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.3%)	93.8	86^th of 2335 public middle schools	96.3%		94.6	72^nd of 2344 public middle schools	96.9%	14	96.7		80.3	84.0	84.1	70.5	39.1	79.8	66.3	$8,330
Lake Travis Middle	Public	6-8	4932 Bee Creek Rd	Spicewood	78669	Travis County	Lake Travis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 533-6200	968	56	17.2		655 (67.7%)	16 (1.7%)	155 (16.0%)	88 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.4%)	90.1	150^th of 2335 public middle schools	93.6%		90.8	137^th of 2344 public middle schools	94.2%	13	99.4		74.6	73.5	77.5	68.1	43.9	76.1	61.6	$8,316
Canyon Vista Middle	Public	6-8	8455 Spicewood Springs Rd	Austin	78759	Travis County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-8100	1,295	80	16.2	9.2%	436 (33.7%)	22 (1.7%)	189 (14.6%)	576 (44.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.4%)	97.2	31^st of 2335 public middle schools	98.7%		96.6	43^rd of 2344 public middle schools	98.2%	12	99.3	85.7	85.0	85.8	86.8	80.8	62.5	90.1	74.6	$7,138
Noel Grisham Middle	Public	6-8	10805 School House Ln	Austin	78750	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 428-2650	615	46	13.3	25.5%	224 (36.4%)	35 (5.7%)	220 (35.8%)	111 (18.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	83.7	249^th of 2335 public middle schools	89.3%		79.3	340^th of 2344 public middle schools	85.5%	91	94.6		66.3	70.1	78.4	58.4	32.5	66.4	55.1	$10,596
Cedar Park Middle	Public	6-8	2100 Sun Chase Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3100	1,365	87	15.7	12.5%	789 (57.8%)	32 (2.3%)	308 (22.6%)	130 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (7.8%)	82.7	270^th of 2335 public middle schools	88.4%		84.7	244^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.6%	26	90.8		70.5	67.4	82.0	57.9	16.7	69.8	54.2	$7,377
Murchison Middle	Public	6-8	3700 N Hills Dr	Austin	78731	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 414-3254	1,209	67	18.1	26.8%	654 (54.1%)	54 (4.5%)	331 (27.4%)	106 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (5.1%)	79.9	325^th of 2335 public middle schools	86.1%		75.7	416^th of 2344 public middle schools	82.3%	91	95.8		61.5	72.2	74.2	54.5	39.9	72.4	41.0	$7,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Ridge Middle

Is Canyon Ridge Middle a good school?

Yes! Canyon Ridge Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 87^th of 2335 Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Canyon Ridge Middle?

Students at Canyon Ridge Middle are 58% White, 17% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Canyon Ridge Middle in?

Leander Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Canyon Ridge Middle attend?

Students who attend Canyon Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Vandegrift High School

How many students attend Canyon Ridge Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 964 students attended Canyon Ridge Middle.

Rate Canyon Ridge Middle!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Austin, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Canyon Ridge Middle!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.