Running Brushy Middle

Summary:

Running Brushy Middle is a public middle school in Cedar Park, Texas, serving 1,052 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with 47.34% White, 32.22% Hispanic, 8.65% Asian, and 6.08% African American students, and has consistently been ranked in the top 30% of Texas middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 4-star rating out of 5.

Running Brushy Middle's students consistently outperform the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects, with particularly strong performance in Algebra I, where the end-of-course proficiency rate was 93.94%, compared to the district's 59.19% and the state's 44.73%. However, the school's Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged student subgroups tend to lag behind their counterparts at the state level, particularly in Mathematics and Social Studies, suggesting potential equity concerns that the school may need to address.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Running Brushy Middle's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than other high-performing schools in the Leander Independent School District, such as Florence W. Stiles Middle and Cedar Park Middle. However, the school outperforms nearby middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District, such as Pearson Ranch Middle and Noel Grisham Middle, in most subject areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2303 N Lakeline Blvd
       Cedar Park, TX  78613


(512) 570-3300

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,675 Help


Students who attend Running Brushy Middle usually attend:

High:    Leander High School

Feeder schools for Running Brushy Middle:

Elementary:    Lois F Giddens Elementary
    Patricia Knowles Elementary
    William J Winkley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  1,052

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.3%
Hispanic:
32.2%
Asian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details Running Brushy Middle ranks better than 74.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.84. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), Hispanic (32.2%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Running Brushy Middle is 13.8, which is the 4th best among 9 middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Running Brushy Middle is $9,675, which is the 3rd highest among 9 middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Running Brushy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Running Brushy Middle 594th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Running Brushy Middle in the ranking list.)

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Running Brushy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.40 489th 1573 68.9%
2005 73.54 330th 1582 79.1%
2006 70.84 382nd 1585 75.9%
2007 72.99 341st 1684 79.8%
2008 72.19 353rd 1718 79.5%
2009 74.60 294th 1763 83.3%
2010 72.50 320th 1803 82.3%
2011 72.05 350th 1895 81.5%
2012 80.12 249th 1951 87.2%
2013 76.29 335th 1973 83.0%
2014 69.42 544th 1987 72.6%
2015 63.88 706th 2043 65.4%
2016 59.52 837th 1987 57.9%
2017 61.09 634th 2027 68.7%
2018 69.30 479th 2080 77.0%
2019 72.73 436th 2193 80.1%
2021 63.52 646th 2252 71.3%
2022 66.12 572nd 2254 74.6%
2023 67.26 599th 2330 74.3%
2024 67.84 594th 2361 74.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 281st 720 61.0%
2019 63.91 226th 753 70.0%
2022 44.38 460th 813 43.4%
2023 63.74 235th 817 71.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.01 991st 1376 28.0%
2019 34.81 977th 1445 32.4%
2021 40.15 911th 1592 42.8%
2022 55.19 515th 1643 68.7%
2023 53.28 634th 1720 63.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 189th 1597 88.2%
2019 78.85 135th 1626 91.7%
2021 45.67 729th 1712 57.4%
2022 58.27 447th 1757 74.6%
2023 55.73 521st 1815 71.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 980th 2039 51.9%
2019 50.74 912th 2073 56.0%
2021 49.83 964th 2172 55.6%
2022 45.86 1134th 2220 48.9%
2023 31.94 1645th 2251 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.33 450th 2008 77.6%
2019 74.39 371st 2047 81.9%
2021 67.00 546th 2151 74.6%
2022 64.08 607th 2221 72.7%
2023 66.36 569th 2241 74.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.26 741st 1430 48.2%
2019 58.39 714th 1446 50.6%
2021 57.87 758th 1501 49.5%
2022 50.32 912th 1488 38.7%
2023 59.36 757th 1481 48.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.56 573rd 2008 71.5%
2019 62.56 488th 2058 76.3%
2021 39.85 1217th 2118 42.5%
2022 49.02 912th 2182 58.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.25 516th 2030 74.6%
2019 69.29 470th 2069 77.3%
2021 60.18 710th 2168 67.3%
2022 66.23 570th 2228 74.4%
2023 66.54 601st 2245 73.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.20 265th 587 54.9%
2019 53.53 314th 594 47.1%
2021 48.54 328th 589 44.3%
2022 61.67 240th 606 60.4%
2023 71.47 162nd 616 73.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.02 210th 1167 82.0%
2019 53.19 440th 1193 63.1%
2021 50.63 478th 1213 60.6%
2022 39.83 716th 1251 42.8%
2023 54.50 476th 1273 62.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.71 783rd 1895 58.7%
2019 59.73 603rd 1935 68.8%
2021 40.56 1186th 2043 41.9%
2022 57.90 697th 2077 66.4%
2023 52.06 896th 2116 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at Running Brushy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 527th 1673 68.5%
2019 68.78 422nd 1684 74.9%
2021 58.67 615th 1700 63.8%
2022 54.95 719th 1723 58.3%
2023 55.65 726th 1749 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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Enrollment information for Running Brushy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 778 57 23 193 7 n/a n/a 0 1058
2002 651 60 26 194 4 n/a n/a 0 935
2003 651 60 26 194 4 n/a n/a 0 935
2004 702 57 23 209 3 n/a n/a 0 994
2005 714 71 22 225 3 n/a n/a 0 1035
2006 700 81 30 243 2 n/a n/a 0 1056
2007 690 75 30 274 5 n/a n/a 0 1074
2008 705 76 30 289 5 n/a n/a 0 1105
2009 670 87 31 282 9 n/a n/a 0 1079
2010 699 95 34 284 8 n/a n/a 0 1120
2011 671 64 19 331 3 4 38 0 1130
2012 714 67 23 383 1 2 47 0 1237
2013 694 74 20 418 1 4 50 0 1261
2014 712 70 24 413 3 2 50 0 1274
2015 723 68 25 400 6 4 56 0 1282
2016 722 68 33 383 6 3 56 0 1271
2017 697 61 32 399 5 1 58 0 1253
2018 664 69 43 413 3 3 51 0 1246
2019 616 73 57 419 4 2 56 0 1227
2020 648 78 62 443 3 2 48 0 1284
2021 556 75 68 393 2 2 58 0 1154
2022 531 64 78 356 1 3 62 0 1095
2023 498 64 91 339 1 2 57 0 1052

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Running Brushy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1058 78.2 13.5 20
2002 935 73.8 12.7 24.3
2003 935 73.8 12.7 24.3
2004 994 71.0 14.0 29
2005 1035 73.1 14.2 30.2
2006 1056 73.8 14.3 29.2
2007 1074 79.2 13.6 28.6
2008 1105 71.8 15.4 26.5
2009 1079 71.2 15.1 31
2010 1120 68.8 16.2 35.6
2011 1130 72.2 15.6 36.7
2012 1237 73.3 16.8 37.1
2013 1261 74.2 16.9 38.4
2014 1274 78.0 16.3 32.4
2015 1282 80.0 16.0 32.8
2016 1271 79.0 16.0 30.7
2017 1253 78.9 15.8 33
2018 1246 84.8 14.6 31.5
2019 1227 88.8 13.8 34.8
2020 1284 91.1 14.0 34.3
2021 1154 86.0 13.4 29.5
2022 1095 81.9 13.3 28.2
2023 1052 76.0 13.8 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Running Brushy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 1058 78.2 13.5 20
2002 935 73.8 12.7 24.3
2003 935 73.8 12.7 24.3
2004 994 71.0 14.0 29
2005 1035 73.1 14.2 30.2
2006 1056 73.8 14.3 29.2
2007 1074 79.2 13.6 28.6
2008 1105 71.8 15.4 26.5
2009 1079 71.2 15.1 31
2010 1120 68.8 16.2 35.6
2011 1130 72.2 15.6 36.7
2012 1237 73.3 16.8 37.1
2013 1261 74.2 16.9 38.4
2014 1274 78.0 16.3 32.4
2015 1282 80.0 16.0 32.8
2016 1271 79.0 16.0 30.7
2017 1253 78.9 15.8 33
2018 1246 84.8 14.6 31.5
2019 1227 88.8 13.8 34.8
2020 1284 91.1 14.0 34.3
2021 1154 86.0 13.4 29.5
2022 1095 81.9 13.3 28.2
2023 1052 76.0 13.8 29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Running Brushy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $511 (5.9%) $8,175 (94.1%) $8,686
2020 $372 (5.0%) $7,082 (95.0%) $7,454
2021 $239 (2.5%) $9,436 (97.5%) $9,675

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Running Brushy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 436th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 599th of 2330 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Running Brushy Middle)4152
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5665
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Running Brushy Middle)4947
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6856
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Running Brushy Middle)5963
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6569
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Running Brushy Middle)4518
 27%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5234
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Running Brushy Middle)6065
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))7271
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Running Brushy Middle)7867
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))8266
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Running Brushy Middle)5951
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))7365
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Running Brushy Middle)4144
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5651
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Running Brushy Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5559
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12271052
 14.3%
African American7364
 12.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian5791
 59.6%
Hispanic419339
 19.1%
Pacific Islander22
White616498
 19.2%
Two or More Races5657
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%29.3%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Running Brushy Middle

Students who attend Running Brushy Middle usually go on to attend Leander High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,052 students attended Running Brushy Middle.

Students at Running Brushy Middle are 47% White, 32% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Running Brushy Middle ranks 594th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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