Canyon Ridge Middle vs River Place El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Ridge Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
River Place El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Canyon Ridge Middle Austin, Texas | River Place El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,684 | #478 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #317 of 15,369 | #8099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 964 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.4% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 58% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 74.8).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 58%).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 29.9%).
- •River Place El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle is the larger school with 964 students compared with 589.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canyon Ridge Middle better than River Place El?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Ridge Middle ranks higher (89.5 vs 74.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Canyon Ridge Middle and River Place El?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Ridge Middle: 964. River Place El: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Ridge Middle and River Place El rank in Texas?
Canyon Ridge Middle is 9th of 1,684 and River Place El is 478th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).