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Both Earned an A. So Which Eanes ISD Middle School Do You Pick?
Hill Country Middle School earned an A on the 2025 TEA accountability report. West Ridge Middle School also earned an A. Both are in Eanes ISD, and they sit within a short drive of each other in the Westlake area. The state ratings are the same, but the neighborhoods and price points tell different stories.
With matching state ratings, the real comparison is about neighborhoods, feeder patterns, and price. I have been selling homes in this area for 19 years, and these are the kinds of questions I help buyers work through every week. Lets dig into the data.
Hill Country vs West Ridge: Quick Comparison
| Hill Country Middle School | West Ridge Middle School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | A | A |
| Enrollment | 944 students | 841 students |
| Grades | 06 – 08 | 06 – 08 |
| District | Eanes ISD | Eanes ISD |
| Median Sale Price (trailing 12 mo) | $1,092,500 | $687,312 |
| Feeds Into | Westlake High School | Westlake High School |
Enrollment figures from the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer. Median sale prices reflect closed sales in each school attendance zone over the trailing 12 months from MLS data.
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three performance domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | Hill Country Middle School | West Ridge Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | A |
| Student Achievement | A | A |
| School Progress | A | A |
| Closing the Gaps | A | A |
| Enrollment | 944 students (06 – 08) | 841 students (06 – 08) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| TEA Distinctions | See campus page | 2 earned (ELA/Reading, Social Studies) |
Both campuses earned overall A ratings in 2025. West Ridge earned TEA distinctions in Academic Achievement in ELA/Reading and Academic Achievement in Social Studies per the district campus page. For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history, visit the Hill Country Middle School school page or the West Ridge Middle School school page.
Hill Country: Strong Performer in Eanes ISD
Hill Country Middle School serves 944 students and earned an A rating in 2025. The school has established itself as one of the stronger campuses in the district. The trailing 12-month median sale price in the attendance zone is $1,092,500 based on closed MLS transactions, which reflects both school quality and Westlake-area location. The feeder path runs through Westlake High School.
West Ridge: A Rated Excellence
West Ridge Middle School has 841 students and earned an A rating in 2025. The trailing 12-month median sale price in the zone is $687,312 based on closed MLS transactions. The school earned two TEA academic distinctions in 2025, and students advance to Westlake High School.
The Neighborhoods
Both schools draw from Westlake-area neighborhoods. The price gap of roughly $405,000 between the zones reflects differences in housing stock, location, and neighborhood character as much as school quality.
Browse all homes zoned to Hill Country Middle School or homes zoned to West Ridge Middle School.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Hill Country if:
- The A rating aligns with your academic expectations
- The $1,092,500 median price point fits your budget
- The feeder path through Westlake High School is appealing
You might lean toward West Ridge if:
- The A rating provides sufficient confidence
- The $687,312 median is a better fit for your financial plan
- The specific neighborhood character around West Ridge matches your lifestyle
At the end of the day, both schools deliver solid results for their respective zones. I have helped buyers navigate these exact decisions for over 19 years and the right answer always depends on what matters most to you personally.
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