KNOX WILEY MIDDLE

916 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Knox Wiley Middle School, located in Leander, Texas, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Leander Independent School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both student achievement and character development. The campus is known for its "Raider" school spirit and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for elective growth.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Knox Wiley Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs. The school prioritizes a collaborative culture involving teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and social-emotional support to succeed. By fostering a sense of belonging and academic challenge, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the rigors of future educational endeavors.

916

Total Students

69.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNOX WILEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	240
Black	41
Asian	173
Two or More	72
American Indian	2

White
388 (42.4%)
Hispanic
240 (26.2%)
Asian
173 (18.9%)
Two or More
72 (7.9%)
Black
41 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-3600
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 320

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 311