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Four Points Middle School vs. Canyon Ridge Middle School

Should you attend Four Points Middle School or Canyon Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Four Points Middle School
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Canyon Ridge Middle School
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Four Points Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Four Points Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,050 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
593 students
1,050 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Four Points Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Canyon Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Four Points Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Canyon Ridge Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Four Points Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Canyon Ridge Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Four Points Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Ridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1732 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#436 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Four Points Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Canyon Ridge Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in TX)
70%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Four Points Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in TX)
77%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Four Points Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in TX)
83%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Four Points Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Canyon Ridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leander Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Four Points Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Canyon Ridge Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
175
328
Grade 7 Students
199
347
Grade 8 Students
219
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Four Points Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Canyon Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Four Points Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Canyon Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Four Points Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Canyon Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Four Points Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Canyon Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Four Points Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Canyon Ridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leander Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Four Points Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Canyon Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Four Points Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Canyon Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Four Points Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Canyon Ridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leander Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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