Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent middle schools: Canyon Ridge Middle School and Four Points Middle School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the Leander ISD.
Canyon Ridge Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 94 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, and 97 in closing performance gaps. It scored 95 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Four Points Middle School also performed better to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 84 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Excellent
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94
Student Achievement
86
Student Progress
97
Student Achievement
95
Overall
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Excellent
5/5
92
Student Achievement
83
Student Progress
84
Student Achievement
90
Overall
Distinction Designations
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Both schools garnered only one distinction designation or award for outstanding performance.
For Canyon Ridge Middle School this is in Science while
Four Points Middle School secured one for Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science .
2/7
Based on 2019 94STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
2/7
Based on 2019 92STAAR Data
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Student Demographics
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Canyon Ridge Middle School. They make up for 65.77% of student population, followed by Asians (14.62%), Hispanics (13.68%), Two or More Races (4.51%), African Americans (1.19%) and Native Americans (0.08%).
The student population at Four Points Middle School is also predominantly Whites or Caucasians at 56.52%, followed by Hispanics (20.13%), Asians (10.32%), African Americans (7.74%), Two or More Races (5.16%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Canyon Ridge Middle School and Four Points Middle School have no English Language Leaners or ELLS.
Canyon Ridge Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 1.19%, gifted and talented students, 42.29%, while 7.75% are in the special education program. Four Points Middle School bilingual students comprise 4.39%, gifted and talented students, 29.68%, and 7.74% are in the special education program.
Racial/Ethnic Groups
Total Students 1,265
African American 1.19% (15 students)
Hispanic 13.68% (173 students)
White 65.77% (832 students)
Asian 14.62% (185 students)
Native American 0.08% (1 student)
Two or More Races 4.51% (57 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 4.74% (60 students)
Limited English Proficiency 1.19% (15 students)
Total Students 775
African American 7.74% (60 students)
Hispanic 20.13% (156 students)
White 56.52% (438 students)
Asian 10.32% (80 students)
Native American 0.13% (1 student)
Two or More Races 5.16% (40 students)
Economically Disadvantaged 19.61% (152 students)
Limited English Proficiency 4.39% (34 students)
Program
Bilingual 1.19% (15 students)
Gifted & Talented 42.29% (535 students)
Special Education 7.75% (98 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 1.42% (18 students)
Bilingual 4.39% (34 students)
Gifted & Talented 29.68% (230 students)
Special Education 7.74% (60 students)
Teacher Student Ratio 2.08% (16 students)
Staff Profile
Canyon Ridge Middle School’s 70 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of five years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years. Teachers at Four Points Middle School, numbering 48 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 4.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging seven years.
Of its teaching staff, Canyon Ridge Middle School has six teachers serving the school for over 20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Four Points Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 20 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have worked for 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Canyon Ridge Middle School there are 56 female teachers and 15 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
At Four Points Middle School there are 38 female teachers and 11 male teachers.Of its teaching staff, there are four special education teachers and three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members working for the school administration and nine more working as school support staff.
Experience
Over 20 years 8.81% (6 teachers)
10 - 20 years 25.57% (18 teachers)
6 - 10 years 24.57% (17 teachers)
1- 5 years 35.37% (25 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 5.68% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 9.2 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 5 yrs
Over 20 years 2.90% (1 teacher)
10 - 20 years 14.70% (7 teachers)
6 - 10 years 30.85% (15 teachers)
1- 5 years 43.89% (21 teachers)
Beginning Teacher 7.87% (4 teachers)
Teacher Experience Average 7 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 4.1 yrs
Teacher Type
Female Teachers 79.40% (56 teachers)
Male Teachers 20.60% (15 teachers)
School Admin 4
School Support 12
Edu Aids 6
Special Education 6
Female Teachers 77.85% (38 teachers)
Male Teachers 21.95% (11 teachers)
School Admin 3
School Support 9
Edu Aids 3
Special Education 4
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