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Canyon Ridge Middle School

Austin, TX
  • Public
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  • Grades 6-8
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  • Enrollment: 1305

Overview

Canyon Ridge Middle School
12601 Country Trails Lane
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Canyon Ridge Middle School is located in Austin, TX and serves grades 6-8.It received a GreatSchool rating of 9 out of 10
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Student Diversity

Race

Percentage

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Native American
0%
Black
1%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
14%
White
69%

Reviews17 Reviews

4.0
parent
Although the school is very large, only a very select number of kids are allowed to participate in any activities. I was personally told by the vice principal that my son should sign up for the Gateway program. We followed the appropriate steps, went to the meetings and then found out that he could not participate because over 200 children were already in the program. Now he is not eligible for programs at Vandegrift because he was not in the Gateway program. Overall, CRMS and VHS exist for 50-80 kids per grade. If your kid is not one of the best football players, forget about sports (even outside of football). If they're not the smartest kid in their class by 6th grade, forget about robotics or any advanced training.
student
Canyon Ridge Middle School is an okay place. Though this neighborhood of Steiner Ranch is 100% spoiled, the teachers and staff aren't that bad. This school also has 75% strict and 25% freedom rules. You can wear whatever you want as long as it meets the dress code. It is not fun to hang around with kids here because they are spoiled brats and they think they are the best and there is a popular sports kids that mostly talk about dating and little of the times talk about inappropriate things. These are most of the kids here. Also they do peer pressure a lot. They think it is funny and cool and the teachers don't do anything about it. The condition is good of the huge middle school building and the teachers aren't bad and that's the reason I gave them a 4 star. Also, they have really good sports programs but half of the students in sports are bratty sports kids with Nike and Under Armor and all that crazy expensive clothes they get for an A on a report card. (I don't get a single thing for an A on the report card)
student
I am an 8th grade student at CRMS and I have to say that this school is great. The school physically is in great condition, and helps in every way to get you to high school prepared, regarding STAAR and SAT preps. Now, a lot of you are saying that this school has problems with bullying, but from my stance, I believe that it's close to impossible to have a school with "Perfect" students. We have, currently, a anti-bullying program, and if a student is troubled this school gives you the resources you need to get help. The only problem with this school that might be discussable is probably the amount of homework. Depending on the student, you could either have homework for 4-5 hours a night, or 1-2. I did a study earlier this year on the amount of homework, and interviewed many students, and we all agree that the amount of homework is too much a night, and I wrote a proposal, but it didn't make it through the system. Other than these problems, I suggest this school to a student who is ready for a challenge, reaches out to teachers when in need, and prepared to learn. Hope this helps
student
Overall, the school is great, the teachers know what they're teaching, the band program is awesome, and unlike many schools, this school offers advanced placement classes. However, the only problem with school is bullying. As an 8th grader, I constantly get harassed, and usually if there is a group project, a person like me will have nobody to work with, no matter how intelligent you are. You either have to work on the project by yourself or attempt to join in another existing group. At least there is the advanced placement classes, where you can start Spanish a year early, Pre-AP (Pre Advanced Placement) classes, and even take math 2 years ahead. So overall, I say if you have a student who loves to learn and/or is an honor student, I highly recommend you taking your son/daughter to this school.
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