Excellent
#681 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Florence W Stiles Middle
Middle School · Leander ISD · Leander, TX
A Leander ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 218, Leander, TX 78646
- Math 85% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence W Stiles Middle score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence W Stiles Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Wiley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Artie L Henry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,198 | Compare → |
| Founders Classical Academy of LeanderCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| James Garland Walsh MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Leander ISD
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #3 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence W Stiles Middle is listed in LEANDER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence W Stiles Middle
Florence W Stiles Middle is a public middle school in Leander, TX, part of Leander ISD, serving approximately 1,610 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence W Stiles Middle
What grades does Florence W Stiles Middle serve?
Florence W Stiles Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence W Stiles Middle?
Florence W Stiles Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence W Stiles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence W Stiles Middle is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence W Stiles Middle rank in TX?
Florence W Stiles Middle ranks #681 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Florence W Stiles Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence W Stiles Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florence W Stiles Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence W Stiles Middle has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Florence W Stiles Middle a charter school?
No, Florence W Stiles Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence W Stiles Middle a Title I school?
No, Florence W Stiles Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence W Stiles Middle?
5.5% of students at Florence W Stiles Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (512) 570-0000
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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