Canyon Vista Middle School

8455 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78759
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10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,295 students in grades 6-8, Canyon Vista Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Canyon Vista Middle School's student population of 1,295 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
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Total Students
1,295 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Year Founded
1984
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School Rankings

Canyon Vista Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon Vista Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#85 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
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88%
44%
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84%
51%
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86%
46%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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Asian
44%
6%
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Hispanic
15%
54%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
34%
24%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.67
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(22-23)
9.1%
23%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Vista Middle School's ranking?
Canyon Vista Middle School is ranked #85 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canyon Vista Middle School often compared to?
Canyon Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noel Grisham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Canyon Vista Middle School?
1,295 students attend Canyon Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Canyon Vista Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canyon Vista Middle School?
Canyon Vista Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canyon Vista Middle School offer ?
Canyon Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Canyon Vista Middle School part of?
Canyon Vista Middle School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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