Serving 946 students in grades 6-8, Hill Country Middle School ranks in the top 1% 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 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 946 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hill Country Middle serves the eastern part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 17.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill Country 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
Hill Country Middle School's student population of 946 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
946 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Hill Country Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Country Middle School is 0.53, which is less 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
#72 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)6.3%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Country Middle School's ranking?
Hill Country Middle School is ranked #72 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hill Country Middle School often compared to?
Hill Country Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hill Country Middle School?
946 students attend Hill Country Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hill Country Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill Country Middle School?
Hill Country Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill Country Middle School offer ?
Hill Country Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hill Country Middle School part of?
Hill Country Middle School is part of Eanes Independent School District.
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