Top Rankings
Leander Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 9,915 students in Leander Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Leander Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
50 Schools
2,687 Schools
# Students
42,608 Students
1,448,673 Students
# Teachers
3,123 Teachers
97,127 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leander Independent School District, which is ranked #156 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
44%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,073 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$524 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$557 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,290
$13,371
Spending / Student
$13,073
$14,099
Best Leander Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Cedar Park Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Sun Chase Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Artie L Henry Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Vista Rdg Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Running Brushy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2303 N Lakeline Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Leander Extended Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S W Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Core
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Gr: 8-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Step - Detention
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 943-3232
Gr: 8-11 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.
