West Ridge Middle

West Ridge Middle serves 899 students in grades 6-8 in Austin's affluent 78733 zip code area. With 72 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1794 out of 8598 schools statewide, placing it in the 79th percentile among Texas schools.

This solid performance reflects the school's commitment to middle-grade education during these crucial transitional years. West Ridge Middle draws from a highly educated community where 81% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a median household income of $193,786 and median home values of $859,100, with only a 1.8% poverty rate.

This affluent setting provides students with strong community support and resources that complement their educational experience. The school's location on Scenic Bluff Drive places it within Austin's desirable western suburbs, where families value educational excellence and community engagement. Students benefit from both the intimate learning environment created by the school's manageable size and student-teacher ratio, as well as the advantages of being situated in one of Austin's most prosperous and education-focused neighborhoods.