Canyon Vista Middle School

8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,337 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Vista Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Canyon Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Canyon Vista Middle School's student population of 1,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1984

School Rankings

Canyon Vista Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Vista Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#97 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
85%
41%
84%
51%
86%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Vista Middle School's ranking?
Canyon Vista Middle School is ranked #97 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canyon Vista Middle School often compared to?
Canyon Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noel Grisham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Canyon Vista Middle School?
1,337 students attend Canyon Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Vista Middle School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Vista Middle School?
Canyon Vista Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon Vista Middle School offer ?
Canyon Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canyon Vista Middle School part of?
Canyon Vista Middle School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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