Lake Pointe El vs West Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Pointe El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
West Ridge Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Lake Pointe El Austin, Texas | West Ridge Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #137 of 4,686 | #5 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2488 of 50,301 | #250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 721 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 84.9).
- •West Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •West Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •West Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •West Ridge Middle is the larger school with 886 students compared with 721.
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 Lake Pointe El better than West Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Middle ranks higher (90.6 vs 84.9 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 Lake Pointe El and West Ridge Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Pointe El: 721. West Ridge Middle: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Pointe El and West Ridge Middle rank in Texas?
Lake Pointe El is 137th of 4,686 and West Ridge Middle is 5th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).