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 2025 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 42,588 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
51 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
42,588 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
3,061 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Leander Independent School District, which is ranked #200 of all 1,196 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
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
128 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7,100 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11,101 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
1,919 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
19,439 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
46%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,847 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,407
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
2,575
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,724
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,978
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,004
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,163
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,138
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,133
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,311
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,386
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,444
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,582
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,399
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,344
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,079 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$524 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$557 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,295
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,079
$14,116
Best Leander Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
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: K-5
| 423 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
| 503 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
| 1,610 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
| 1,050 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
| 918 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
| 2,522 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
| 742 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
| 797 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: K-5
| 927 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
| 547 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
| 481 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
| 651 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
| 745 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
| 796 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
| 1,938 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
| 888 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
| 1,308 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
| 441 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
| 593 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
| 643 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
| 2,617 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
| 601 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
| 1,198 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
| 859 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
| 520 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
| 1,037 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
| 2,036 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
| 768 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
| 633 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
| 66 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
| 1,436 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
| 419 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: K-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
| 416 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
| 789 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leander Independent School District?
Leander Independent School District manages 51 public schools serving 42,588 students.
What is the rank of Leander Independent School District?
Leander Independent School District is ranked #200 out of 1,196 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?
46% of Leander Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 $13,079 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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