CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE

12601 COUNTRY TRAILS LN
AUSTIN, TX 78732

964 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Canyon Ridge Middle School, located in the Steiner Ranch community of Austin, Texas, is part of the Leander Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong academic focus and vibrant extracurricular culture. The campus is situated in a scenic area of Northwest Austin, reflecting the rapid growth and family-oriented demographic of the surrounding suburban neighborhoods.

The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. Beyond core curriculum offerings, Canyon Ridge provides a wide array of opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs like band and theater, and various student-led clubs. With a commitment to fostering both critical thinking and community engagement, the school remains a highly regarded institution within the Leander ISD framework, consistently focusing on preparing its students for success at the high school level and beyond.

964

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANYON RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	138
Black	18
Asian	163
Two or More	83
American Indian	2

White
560 (58.1%)
Asian
163 (16.9%)
Hispanic
138 (14.3%)
Two or More
83 (8.6%)
Black
18 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-3500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 296

Grade 7 322

Grade 8 346