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%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 42,412 students in Leander Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Leander Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
50 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
42,412 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
2,988 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leander Independent School District, which is ranked #201 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
116 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6,322 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,052 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
1,878 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
20,302 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
48%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,690 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,189
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,642
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,954
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,919
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,079
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,065
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,068
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,182
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,283
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,338
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,587
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,441
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,322
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,343
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,346 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,133 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$524 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$557 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,346
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,133
$14,148
Best Leander Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12900 Tierra Grande Trl
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12600 Country Trails
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Florence W Stiles Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Barley Ln
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,503 students
Rank: #44.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12601 Country Trails Ln
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #55.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11501 Staked Plains Dr
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 570-6500
Grades: K-5
| 984 students
Rank: #66.
Vandegrift High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9500 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #77.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Garner Park Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 570-7100
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #88.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #99.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1111.
Steiner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Austin, TX 78732
(512) 570-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1212.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2420 Zeppelin Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #1313.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #1414.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 E Park St
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Park High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #1616.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 938 students
Rank: #1717.
Cedar Park Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,286 students
Rank: #1818.
Pauline Naumann Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Brighton Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1919.
Four Points Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9700 Mcneil Dr
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 570-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #2020.
Charlotte Cox Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Brushy Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6000
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #2121.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Vista Rdg
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,646 students
Rank: #2222.
River Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 570-6900
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 570-6900
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2323.
Artie L Henry Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,254 students
Rank: #2424.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #2525.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ryan Jordan Ln
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7000
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #2626.
Running Brushy Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #2727.
Rouse High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1222 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,943 students
Rank: #2828.
Leander Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2929.
C C Mason Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 N Lakeline Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5500
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #3030.
New Hope High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 S W St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-2200
Grades: 11-12
| 51 students
Rank: #3131.
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,357 students
Rank: #3232.
Grandview Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12024 Vista Parke Dr
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 570-6800
Austin, TX 78726
(512) 570-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #3333.
Block House Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Creek Run Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #3434.
Ada Mae Faubion Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1209 Cypress Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7500
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 570-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Knox Wiley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1526 Raider Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leander Independent School District?
Leander Independent School District manages 50 public schools serving 42,412 students.
What is the rank of Leander Independent School District?
Leander Independent School District is ranked #201 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leander Independent School District?
48% of Leander Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leander Independent School District?
Leander Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Leander Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,133 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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