Best middle schools in Leander ISD (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Leander ISD, Texas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Texas.
- 190Canyon Ridge MiddleAustin · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 964 students
- 285Cedar Park MiddleCedar Park · Public Middle80% Math proficiency · 1,365 students
- 385Florence W Stiles MiddleLeander · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 1,493 students
- 484Artie L Henry MiddleCedar Park · Public Middle78% Math proficiency · 1,347 students
- 583Four Points MiddleAustin · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 676Running Brushy MiddleCedar Park · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 1,120 students
- 775Knox Wiley MiddleLeander · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 916 students
- 875Leander MiddleLeander · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 873 students
- 974Stacy Kaye Danielson MiddleLeander · Public Middle21.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,182 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canyon Ridge Middle Austin · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 89.5 Top 5% | 86% Math proficiency | 964 |
| 2 | Cedar Park Middle Cedar Park · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.2 Top 5% | 80% Math proficiency | 1,365 |
| 3 | Florence W Stiles Middle Leander · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 85.1 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 1,493 |
| 4 | Artie L Henry Middle Cedar Park · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.5 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 1,347 |
| 5 | Four Points Middle Austin · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.3 Top 10% | 71% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 6 | Running Brushy Middle Cedar Park · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 1,120 |
| 7 | Knox Wiley Middle Leander · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.8 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 916 |
| 8 | Leander Middle Leander · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.6 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 873 |
| 9 | Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle Leander · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 74.2 Top 25% | 21.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,182 |
Canyon Ridge Middle in Austin leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Leander ISD with a Success Index (US) of 89.5. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Texas middle schools rankings, every school on the Leander ISD page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Leander ISD?
Canyon Ridge Middle in Austin, Texas ranks first among middle schools in Leander ISD with a Success Index (US) of 89.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 964).
How are middle schools in Leander ISD ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.