Serving 67 students in grades 6-12, Leander Extended Opportunity ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leander Extended Opportunity's student population of 67 students has grown by 346% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leander Extended Opportunity is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
36%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
28.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leander Extended Opportunity?
67 students attend Leander Extended Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Leander Extended Opportunity students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leander Extended Opportunity?
Leander Extended Opportunity has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leander Extended Opportunity offer ?
Leander Extended Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Leander Extended Opportunity part of?
Leander Extended Opportunity is part of Leander Independent School District.
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