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#23 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

West Ridge Middle

Middle School · Eanes ISD · Austin, TX

An Eanes ISD middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9201 SCENIC BLUFF DR, Austin, TX 78733

  • Math 85% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 90% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+41.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.7 pts
Overall Proficiency88% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$12,307
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at West Ridge Middle score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency85%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency90%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
85%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where West Ridge Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$220,421

Median home value

$964,100

Median rent

$3,060/mo

College educated

83.1%

Homeownership

92.4%

Poverty rate

1.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Regents School of AustinPrivate · tuition5.0privateK–124.1 mi1,043Compare →
Canyon Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–84.4 mi1,050Compare →
Bridges Academy AustinPrivate · tuition5.3private1–124.7 mi35Compare →
Austin Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–95.0 mi225Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Eanes ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$12,307NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Ridge Middle is listed in EANES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Ridge Middle

West Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Eanes ISD, serving approximately 899 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Ridge Middle

What grades does West Ridge Middle serve?

West Ridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend West Ridge Middle?

West Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Ridge Middle rank in TX?

West Ridge Middle ranks #23 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is West Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

West Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at West Ridge Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Ridge Middle has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Ridge Middle a charter school?

No, West Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Ridge Middle a Title I school?

No, West Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
899
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 78733)
9,339
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
43.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78733; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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