Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Lago Vista Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lago Vista Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Leander, TX, covering an area of approximately 34.9 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lago Vista Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lago Vista Middle School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lago Vista Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lago Vista Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1758 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lago Vista Middle School's ranking?
Lago Vista Middle School is ranked #1758 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lago Vista Middle School often compared to?
Lago Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lago Vista Middle School?
435 students attend Lago Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lago Vista Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lago Vista Middle School?
Lago Vista Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lago Vista Middle School offer ?
Lago Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lago Vista Middle School part of?
Lago Vista Middle School is part of Lago Vista Independent School District.
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