Summary:
The Leander Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to 10 high-performing middle schools serving grades 6-8, as well as the Leander Virtual Learning Academy for grades 2-8. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions leading the way in academic excellence.
Among the top-performing middle schools in the district are Florence W Stiles Middle, which ranks 44th out of 2,361 Texas middle schools, and Cedar Park Middle and Canyon Ridge Middle, both of which have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast exceptional STAAR Reading and Math proficiency rates, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better in many grade levels.
The Leander ISD middle schools serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of racial diversity and socioeconomic status. While the majority of schools have low dropout rates and student-teacher ratios, the district's spending per student ranges from $7,928 to $10,324 per pupil. The inclusion of the Leander Virtual Learning Academy in the data set provides an interesting alternative for families within the district, though its performance is generally lower than the traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
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