Serving 1,295 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 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Canyon Vista Middle serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Canyon Vista Middle School's student population of 1,295 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canyon Vista Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
44%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canyon Vista Middle School's ranking?
Canyon Vista Middle School is ranked #85 out of 8,096 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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
1,295 students attend Canyon Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Vista Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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