Serving 968 students in grades 6-9, Hill Country Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- 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 968 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Hill Country 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 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
#129 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Country Middle School's ranking?
Hill Country Middle School is ranked #129 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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, Canyon Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
968 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 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill Country Middle School offer ?
Hill Country Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
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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