- Enrollment
- 2,854
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
West Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481776006398
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 886
- students enrolled
West Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Ridge Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481776006398 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake H S (2,854 students)
West Ridge Middle held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake H S
Westlake H S
2,854 students
- Hill Country M 946
Hill Country Middle
946 students
- This school 886
West Ridge Middle
886 students
- Bridge Point E 577
Bridge Point El
577 students
- Eanes El 529
Eanes El
529 students
- Barton Creek E 515
Barton Creek El
515 students
What this shows West Ridge Middle reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge Middle compares
West Ridge Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Asian 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, West Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eanes Isd reports $12,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Country Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridge Point El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eanes El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Creek El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Middle
How many students attend West Ridge Middle?
West Ridge Middle has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge Middle is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Middle?
West Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Eanes Isd?
Besides West Ridge Middle, Eanes Isd also operates Westlake H S (2,854 students), Hill Country Middle (946 students), and Bridge Point El (577 students). See the Eanes Isd district page for the complete list.