Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Leander 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 873 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leander Middle serves the northwest part of Leander, TX, covering an area of approximately 44.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leander Middle School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
873 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Leander 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 Leander Middle School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2262 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leander Middle School's ranking?
Leander Middle School is ranked #2262 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Leander Middle School often compared to?
Leander Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leander Middle School?
873 students attend Leander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Leander Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leander Middle School?
Leander Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leander Middle School offer ?
Leander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leander Middle School part of?
Leander Middle School is part of Leander Independent School District.
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