Leander ISD School Zones

Leander ISD School Zones

Monday, 07 August 2006

Laura Welch Bush Elementary

• 12600 Country Trails, Austin, TX 78732, 435-4750
• http://lwb.leanderisd.org
• Population: 1080
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 16
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 5.3%
• Open Since: 2002
• Principal: Terri Breaux
• Principal’s Pride: Very proud of Exemplary ranking on TAKS scores and the passionate and hard working teachers who ensure students are meeting and exceeding their learning goals.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 98%, Math 98%

Steiner Ranch Elementary

• 4001 Quinlan Park Road, Austin, TX 78732, 434-7100
• http://steiner.leanderisd.org
• Population: 975
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 16.7
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 3.8%
• Open Since: 1996
• Principal: Shirley Bennett
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 97%, Math 98%

Giddens Elementary

• 1500 Timberwood Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7050
• http://giddens.leanderisd.org
• Population: 714
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.1
• Eco.Disadvantaged: 29%
• Open Since: 1996
• Principal: Debbie Sommer
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 92%, Math 90%

Cox Elementary

• 1001 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 435-4650
• http://cox.leanderisd.org
• Population: 819
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.7
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 19.7%
• Open Since: 2000
• Principal: Kim Adcock
• Principal’s Pride: Most proud of each and every member of the Cox family as work together and make the most of each new challenge.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 97%, Math 95%

Faubion Elementary

• 1209 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 435-4950
• http://faubion.leanderisd.org
• Population: 680
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 13.4
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 18.6%
• Open Since: 1994
• Principal: Sharon Hejl
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 96%, Math 93%

Cypress Elementary

• 2900 El Salido Pkwy., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7200
• http://cypress.leanderisd.org
• Population: 697
• Teacher/Student Ratio:
• 1: 14.3
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 20.1%
• Open Since: 1988
• Principal: Coleen Meyer
• Principal’s Pride: Involvement of parents and grandparents through volunteer program and PTA. Families are welcomed on campus and parents are encouraged to participate in student-led conferences where children share their goals and achievements.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 93%, Math 91%

Deer Creek Elementary

• 2420 Zeppelin Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7176
• http://dcr.leanderisd.org
• Population: 1079
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15.2
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 3.4%
• Open Since: 2004
• Principal: Vicki Price
• Principal’s Pride: Pleased to have a staff that is both kid-friendly, from the receptionist to the lead custodian, and involved with research-based academic practices.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 97%, Math 96%

Naumann Elementary

• 1201 Brighton Bend Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7250
• http://naumann.leanderisd.org
• Population: 879
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 13.7
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 12.9%
• Open Since: 1998
• Principal: Sande Powledge
• Principal’s Pride: Naumann is known for its sense of community and family atmosphere. Students are valued as whole children and the staff enjoys what they do to contribute to the lives of their students.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 93%, Math 96%

Rutledge Elementary

• 11501 Staked Plains Drive, Austin, TX 78717, 435-4626
• Population: 582
• Teacher/Student Ratio: NA
• Eco.Disadvantaged: NA
• Open Since: 2005
• Principal: Jana Rueter
• 2005 TAKS % Passing: NA

Winkley Elementary

• 2100 Pow Wow, Leander, TX 78641, 435-4976
• http://winkley.leanderisd.org
• Population: 393
• Opening this fall
• Principal: Donna Brady
• Principal’s Pride: Teaching and support staff will be the caring, quality professionals you have come to expect in Leander. About half of staff is transferring from in district and the other half will be just what we need to complete a great learning team.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing: NA

C.C. Mason Elementary

• 1501 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7000
• http://mason.leanderisd.org
• Population: 672
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 12.4
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 30.9%
• Open Since: 1993
• Principal: Paul Smith
• Principal’s Pride: How students and families, along with staff and faculty have helped contribute to numerous charitable efforts recently. From collecting socks for a local community ministry, to organizing a coin drive for Katrina victims and raising a hefty sum for Juvenile Diabetes research, we never cease to be amazed at the caring and generous spirit of the Mason community.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 85%, Math 84%

Knowles Elementary

• 2101 Cougar Country Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7655
• http://knowles.leanderisd.org
• Population: 729
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.5
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 44.1%
• Open Since: 2003
• Principal: Lisa Gibbs
• Principal’s Pride: In a recent survey of 4th and 5th graders, 96% felt their teachers listened to them, 99% felt it was okay to ask questions and 98% felt their teacher respected them. This shows that the commitment to creating a positive community where every student is valued is really making a difference.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 86%, Math 81%

Bagdad Elementary

• 800 Deercreek Lane, Leander, TX 78641, 435-4600
• http://bagdad.leanderisd.org
• Population: 717
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.5
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 52.5%
• Open Since: 1999
• Principal: Kris Doten
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 85%, Math 84%

Whitestone Elementary

• 2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy., Leander, TX 78641, 434-5300
• http://whitestone.leanderisd.org
• Population: 557
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 14.5
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 37.9%
• Open Since: 1991
• Principal: Linda Sekula
• Principal’s Pride: Achieved recognized status with the TEA for the past two years.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 91%, Math 88%

Plain Elementary

• 501 South Brook Drive, Leander, TX 78641, 435-4926
• http://plain.leanderisd.org
• Population: 362
• Opening this fall
• Principal: Jenna Sanders
• 2005 TAKS % Passing: NA

Pleasant Hill Elementary

• 1800 Horizon Park, Leander, TX 78641, 434-7076
• http://phe.leanderisd.org
• Population: 977
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:15.6
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 20.3%
• Open Since: 2004
• Principal: Lana Collier
• Principal’s Pride: Through various fundraisers raised more than $20,000 last year for Katrina and Rita victims, the Juvenile Diabetes Association, Make-A-Wish and Pennies for Patients.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 95%, Math 92%

Block House Creek Elementary

• 401 Creek Run Drive, Leander, TX 78641, 434-7150
• http://bhc.leanderisd.org
• Population: 876
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.3
• Eco. Disadvantaged: 13.4%
• Open Since: 1987
• Principal: Curtis Locklear
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 90%, Math 88%

Canyon Ridge Middle School

• 12601 Country Trails, Austin, TX 78732, 434-7550
• http://crms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 815
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:11.5
• Economically Disadvantaged: 5.9%
• Open Since: 2004
• Principal: Susan Sullivan
• Principal’s Pride: Received an exemplary academic rating by the state for the past two years and last year four students advanced to the state level in a local/regional/state science project contest, with one student placing second in the state in computer applications, one went to the state level in geography and one in literary production.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 98%, Math 93%

Henry Middle School

• 100 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 435-4800
• http://hms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 909
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 16.3
• Economically Disadvantaged: 17.1%
• Open Since: 2002
• Principal: David Ellis
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 91%, Math 79%

Running Brushy Middle School

• 2303 N. Lakeline Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 435-4700
• http://rbms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 1074
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 14.2
• Economically Disadvantaged: 30.2%
• Open Since: 2000
• Principal: Karin Johnson
• Principal’s Pride: One of 30 middle schools in Texas to receive an Honor Roll award by Just for the Kids and the Texas Business and Education Coalition based on improvements over three years.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 91%, Math 81%

Cedar Park Middle School

• 2100 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-5025
• http://cpms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 1229
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 15.0
• Economically Disadvantaged: 13.6%
• Open Since: 1995
• Principal: Sandra Stewart
• Principal’s Pride: Parents, teachers administrators, counselors and students work together collaboratively to produce the highest possible achievement for students.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 94%, Math 86%

Leander Middle School

• 410 S. West Street, Leander, TX 78641, 434-7800
• http://lms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 611
• Teacher/Student Ratio: 1: 12.9
• Economically Disadvantaged: 35.5%
• Renovated in: 1996
• Principal: Sandy Trujillo
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading 88%, Math 75%

Wiley Middle School

• 1701 CR 271, Leander, TX 78641, 435-4850
• http://wms.leanderisd.org
• Population: 585
• Teacher/Student Ratio: NA
• Economically Disadvantaged: NA
• Opening this fall
• Principal: Sylvia Flannery
• Principal’s Pride: Excited about welcoming students and the Wiley community members to campus this month and expect to immediately begin establishing a tradition of excellence and pride.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing: NA

Cedar Park High School

• 2150 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613, 435-8300
• http://cphs.leanderisd.org
• Population: 2155
• Teacher to Student Ratio: 1: 16.0
• Economically Disadvantaged: 9.4%
• Open Since: 1998
• Principal: Ron LeFevers
• Principal’s Pride: Each of the past six years, the amount of scholarship money offered to graduates has increased with 2006 receiving approximately $5 million in scholarship offers.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading: 9th Grade - 94%,
• 10th Grade - 84%, 11th Grade - 97%;
• Math: 9th Grade - 80%, 10th Grade - 76%,
• 11th Grade - 92%

Leander High School

• 3301 S. Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641, 435-8000
• http://lhs.leanderisd.org
• Population: 2003
• Teacher to Student Ratio: 1: 14.6
• Economically Disadvantaged: 23.9%
• Open Since: 1938
• Principal: Todd Washburn
• Principal’s Pride: Awarded a Smaller Learning Community Grant from the federal government in 2005 and is one of the few International Baccalaureate high schools in Central Texas.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading: 9th Grade - 86%,
• 10th Grade - 76%, 11th Grade - 95%;
• Math: 9th Grade - 64%, 10th Grade - 64%,
• 11th Grade - 86%

Vista Ridge High School

• 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613, 434-7300
• http://vrhs.leanderisd.org
• Population: 2017
• Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:14.9
• Economically Disadvantaged: 17.5%
• Open Since: 2003
• Principal: Stu Taylor
• Principal’s Pride: Sweepstakes Award that students earned at the Austin Energy Regional Science Fair Feb. 23-25 at Palmer Events Center.
• 2005 TAKS % Passing:
• Reading: 9th Grade - 93%,
• 10th Grade - 75%, 11th Grade - NA;
• Math: 9th Grade - 74%, 10th Grade - 68%,
• 11th Grade - NA

Leander ISD, Elementary School Boundaries, 2006-07

 

Leander ISD Elementary Schools

Leander ISD Middle Schools

Leander ISD High Schools

2006 TAKS Scores by Grade
	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th
Reading	99	90	97	97	90	92	93	92	94
Math	88	89	97	89	86	83	73	72	84

Sources: www.tea.state.tx.us; www.leanderisd.org; Bill Britcher, executive director of school and community relations; and Jennifer Williams.

All principals were invited to respond to Principal’s Pride.