Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks 1425 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Leander Virtual Learning Academy is a public virtual middle school serving grades 2-8 in the Leander Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a relatively small student population of 77 students. The school's diverse racial makeup includes 35.06% Asian, 23.38% White, 20.78% Hispanic, and 7.79% African American students.

While Leander Virtual Learning Academy was previously ranked 589 out of 2,330 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023 (rated 4 stars), its ranking has significantly dropped to 1,425 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars), placing it well below the nearby traditional middle schools like Cedar Park Middle, Artie L. Henry Middle, and Florence W. Stiles Middle, all of which are rated 4 or 5 stars. Additionally, Leander Virtual Learning Academy's student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the Leander ISD and Texas state averages, with significant gender disparities in academic achievement.

The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.18% in 2022-2023) at Leander Virtual Learning Academy, compared to some of the nearby traditional middle schools like Leander Middle (34.41%), suggests that the virtual school may serve a more affluent student population. This, along with the school's declining performance and equity concerns, indicates that the virtual learning model may present unique challenges for students, and the school may need to evaluate its instructional strategies and support systems to better meet the diverse needs of its learners.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 2-8

204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641-1806

(512) 570-2219

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1425^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.1%

Hispanic:

33.3%

Asian:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks worse than 66.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35. (See more...)

Compare Details Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.99. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leander Virtual Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Virtual Learning Academy 3119^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Leander Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Virtual Learning Academy 1425^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Leander Virtual Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.94	1427^th	4647	69.3%
2024	35.00	3119^th	4675	33.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.53	589^th	2330	74.7%
2024	38.99	1425^th	2361	39.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.74	1560^th	2224	29.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.28	1224^th	2241	45.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.38	152^nd	2245	93.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.36	713^th	1749	59.2%
2024	7.92	1686^th	1724	2.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	18	6	27	16	10	77
2024	26	7	9	24	6	72

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

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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 Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	77	9.4	8.1	18.2
2024	72	10.0	7.2	33.3

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 Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	77	9.4	8.1	18.2
2024	72	10.0	7.2	33.3

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.

Schools Near Leander Virtual Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leander Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	2-8	204 W S St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(512) 570-2219	72	10	7.2	33.3%	26 (36.1%)	7 (9.7%)	24 (33.3%)	9 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	39	1425^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.6%		67.5	589^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.7%	836	60.0				12.5	44.4	54.6	50.0	50.0	52.9	12.5	33.3	30.0	43.8	10.0	0.0	9.1	35.3	17.7
Leander Middle	Public	6-8	410 S W St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3200	768	67	11.5	34.6%	344 (44.8%)	39 (5.1%)	273 (35.5%)	55 (7.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	62.7	715^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.7%		67	604^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.1%	111	89.1							57.0	58.2	63.3				48.7	15.8	52.1		52.0	26.3	$10,324	$465	$9,858
Knox Wiley Middle	Public	6-8	1526 Raider Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3600	789	58	13.4	18.9%	384 (48.7%)	32 (4.1%)	182 (23.1%)	131 (16.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.0%)	61.5	745^th of 2361 public middle schools	68.4%		55.6	916^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.7%	171	70.4							72.7	52.3	65.0				49.0	19.0	41.7		45.5	30.1	$9,853	$459	$9,394
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle	Public	6-8	1061 Collaborative Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3900	1,436	100	14.3	28.0%	535 (37.3%)	106 (7.4%)	519 (36.1%)	175 (12.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	94 (6.5%)	66.9	614^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.0%		63.2	703^rd of 2330 public middle schools	69.8%	89	72.5							63.3	61.1	64.7				44.1	16.7	46.4		57.6	36.3	$8,388	$158	$8,230
Running Brushy Middle	Public	6-8	2303 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3300	1,037	77	13.4	29.4%	447 (43.1%)	57 (5.5%)	351 (33.8%)	113 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.5%)	67.8	594^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.8%		67.3	599^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.3%	5	93.9							60.6	54.0	63.8				52.1	15.2	50.8		58.2	42.6	$9,675	$239	$9,436
Florence W Stiles Middle	Public	6-8	3250 Barley Ln	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-0000	1,610	101	15.9	5.5%	629 (39.1%)	34 (2.1%)	241 (15.0%)	614 (38.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.4%)	96.9	44^th of 2361 public middle schools	98.1%		96.1	52^nd of 2330 public middle schools	97.8%	8	97.4							85.1	83.8	84.2				83.4	65.8	87.5		79.3	69.4	$8,078	$162	$7,916
Basis Cedar Park	Public, Charter	6-9	165 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 981-1071	279	18	15.2		6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	245 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	99.2	8^th of 2361 public middle schools	99.7%					(n/a)	94.5	100.0	100.0	100.0				95.9	98.9	96.6				85.2	100.0	94.3		94.8	79.3
Santa Rita Middle	Public	6-8	90 E Santa Rita Blvd	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3380	1,023	60	17.1	14.0%	531 (51.9%)	39 (3.8%)	228 (22.3%)	147 (14.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (7.3%)	75.2	423^rd of 2361 public middle schools	82.1%		77.5	373^rd of 2330 public middle schools	84.0%	50	84.1							70.5	68.2	71.1				51.5	23.6	52.6		58.6	37.9
Artie L Henry Middle	Public	6-8	100 N Vista Rdg Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3400	1,198	81	14.7	22.1%	516 (43.1%)	63 (5.3%)	353 (29.5%)	200 (16.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.3%)	75.4	417^th of 2361 public middle schools	82.3%		75.3	415^th of 2330 public middle schools	82.2%	2	92.0							68.3	68.1	65.4				52.5	28.0	52.6		53.1	48.9	$8,537	$277	$8,260
Liberty Hill Middle	Public	6-8	13125 W State Hwy 29	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3300	976	67	14.6	24.1%	609 (62.4%)	21 (2.2%)	279 (28.6%)	22 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.3%)	64.5	660^th of 2361 public middle schools	72.0%		66.7	614^th of 2330 public middle schools	73.6%	46	97.9							56.7	61.0	62.9				43.0	23.2	44.7		55.0	39.3	$7,879	$535	$7,344

Frequently Asked Questions about Leander Virtual Learning Academy

Is Leander Virtual Learning Academy a good school?

Leander Virtual Learning Academy ranks 1425^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Leander Virtual Learning Academy in?

Leander Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Leander Virtual Learning Academy?

Students at Leander Virtual Learning Academy are 36% White, 33% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Leander Virtual Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Leander Virtual Learning Academy.

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