WEST RIDGE MIDDLE

896 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Ridge Middle School, located in the scenic West Lake Hills area of Austin, Texas, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Eanes Independent School District (ISD). Known for its strong academic focus and competitive extracurricular programs, the school consistently maintains a reputation for excellence, often ranking among the top middle schools in the state. The campus is known for its rigorous curriculum, which prepares students for the advanced academic pathways found at the neighboring Westlake High School.

Beyond academics, West Ridge offers a vibrant school culture characterized by a wide array of fine arts, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to foster well-rounded student development. The school benefits from a high level of parent involvement and strong community support, which contributes to its disciplined learning environment and high student achievement metrics. Situated in a picturesque setting, the school provides a supportive, high-achieving atmosphere that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional maturity.

896

Total Students

70.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	126
Black	7
Asian	178
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
531 (59.3 %)
Asian
178 (19.9 %)
Hispanic
126 (14.1 %)
Two or More
53 (5.9 %)
Black
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EANES ISD
Phone:	(512)732-9240
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 305

Grade 7 302

Grade 8 289

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST RIDGE MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	305
Grade 7	302
Grade 8	289

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST RIDGE MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	45.6%
Male	487	54.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th