Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

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Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle ranks 614 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is a public middle school located in Leander, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,357 students. The school is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle has a diverse student population, with 38.91% White, 35.74% Hispanic, 9.51% Asian, and 7.37% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade math proficiency rate was 46.37%, compared to 59.92% for the district and 40.23% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than their Hispanic and White counterparts. Additionally, the school struggles with the performance of English Language Learners, Economically Disadvantaged, and Gifted and Talented students.

When compared to other middle schools in the Leander ISD, such as Cedar Park Middle and Florence W. Stiles Middle, Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle generally performs lower, with higher STAAR scores and overall SchoolDigger rankings. This may be due to the school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (31.39% in 2022-2023) and lower spending per student ($8,388 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.8 in 2022-2023, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support students receive.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1061 Collaborative Way
Leander, TX 78641

(512) 570-3900

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,388

Students who attend Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle usually attend:

High:

Glenn High School

Feeder schools for Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle:

Elementary:	Bagdad Elementary
	Jim Plain Elementary
	Larkspur Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,436

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.3%

Hispanic:

36.1%

Asian:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle ranks better than 74% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.88. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.3%), Hispanic (36.1%), Asian (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is 14.3. 4 middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle employs 100.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle is $8,388. 6 middle schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle 614^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.42	1210^th	2252	46.3%
2022	55.87	852^nd	2254	62.2%
2023	63.22	703^rd	2330	69.8%
2024	66.88	614^th	2361	74.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	42.09	489^th	813	39.9%
2023	58.26	296^th	817	63.8%
2024	61.62	254^th	812	68.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.59	1087^th	1592	31.7%
2022	43.21	846^th	1643	48.5%
2023	40.96	984^th	1720	42.8%
2024	55.71	607^th	1760	65.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.18	707^th	1712	58.7%
2022	66.62	290^th	1757	83.5%
2023	63.09	369^th	1815	79.7%
2024	50.18	807^th	1881	57.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	26.22	1771^st	2172	18.5%
2022	38.25	1408^th	2220	36.6%
2023	37.66	1452^nd	2251	35.5%
2024	41.87	1254^th	2224	43.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.44	1198^th	2151	44.3%
2022	51.73	969^th	2221	56.4%
2023	65.24	606^th	2241	73.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	32.96	1154^th	1501	23.1%
2022	37.87	1117^th	1488	24.9%
2023	50.62	931^st	1481	37.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.68	1183^rd	2118	44.1%
2022	50.70	862^nd	2182	60.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.81	1148^th	2168	47.0%
2022	58.57	777^th	2228	65.1%
2023	60.01	760^th	2245	66.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.31	551^st	589	6.5%
2022	49.12	346^th	606	42.9%
2023	58.78	274^th	616	55.5%
2024	60.19	260^th	612	57.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.45	482^nd	1213	60.3%
2022	62.37	320^th	1251	74.4%
2023	70.04	269^th	1273	78.9%
2024	64.17	327^th	1271	74.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.45	1335^th	2043	34.7%
2022	47.96	985^th	2077	52.6%
2023	50.21	955^th	2116	54.9%
2024	54.48	797^th	2108	62.2%

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Rank History for White students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.75	1212^th	1700	28.7%
2022	45.60	955^th	1723	44.6%
2023	49.32	881^st	1749	49.6%
2024	45.14	954^th	1724	44.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Friday, March 3, 2023

this school is so bad. most of the teachers are old and are really harsh. the food is always soggy. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	473	62	29	345	5	1	59	974
2022	537	88	48	448	4	3	83	1211
2023	528	100	129	485	4	5	106	1357
2024	535	106	175	519	2	5	94	1436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	974	60.6	16.0	25.5
2022	1211	83.2	14.5	27.2
2023	1357	91.4	14.8	31.4
2024	1436	100.1	14.3	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	974	60.6	16.0	25.5
2022	1211	83.2	14.5	27.2
2023	1357	91.4	14.8	31.4
2024	1436	100.1	14.3	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$158 (1.9%)	$8,230 (98.1%)	$8,388

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle	Public	6-8	1061 Collaborative Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3900	1,436	100	14.3	28.0%	535 (37.3%)	106 (7.4%)	519 (36.1%)	175 (12.2%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	94 (6.5%)	66.9	614^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.0%		63.2	703^rd of 2330 public middle schools	69.8%	89	72.5							63.3	61.1	64.7				44.1	16.7	46.4		57.6	36.3	$8,388	$158	$8,230
Leander Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual	2-8	204 W S St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(512) 570-2219	72	10	7.2	33.3%	26 (36.1%)	7 (9.7%)	24 (33.3%)	9 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	39	1425^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.6%		67.5	589^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.7%	836	60.0				12.5	44.4	54.6	50.0	50.0	52.9	12.5	33.3	30.0	43.8	10.0	0.0	9.1	35.3	17.7
Leander Middle	Public	6-8	410 S W St	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3200	768	67	11.5	34.6%	344 (44.8%)	39 (5.1%)	273 (35.5%)	55 (7.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.9%)	62.7	715^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.7%		67	604^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.1%	111	89.1							57.0	58.2	63.3				48.7	15.8	52.1		52.0	26.3	$10,324	$465	$9,858
Liberty Hill Middle	Public	6-8	13125 W State Hwy 29	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3300	976	67	14.6	24.1%	609 (62.4%)	21 (2.2%)	279 (28.6%)	22 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.3%)	64.5	660^th of 2361 public middle schools	72.0%		66.7	614^th of 2330 public middle schools	73.6%	46	97.9							56.7	61.0	62.9				43.0	23.2	44.7		55.0	39.3	$7,879	$535	$7,344
Knox Wiley Middle	Public	6-8	1526 Raider Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3600	789	58	13.4	18.9%	384 (48.7%)	32 (4.1%)	182 (23.1%)	131 (16.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (7.0%)	61.5	745^th of 2361 public middle schools	68.4%		55.6	916^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.7%	171	70.4							72.7	52.3	65.0				49.0	19.0	41.7		45.5	30.1	$9,853	$459	$9,394
Santa Rita Middle	Public	6-8	90 E Santa Rita Blvd	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3380	1,023	60	17.1	14.0%	531 (51.9%)	39 (3.8%)	228 (22.3%)	147 (14.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (7.3%)	75.2	423^rd of 2361 public middle schools	82.1%		77.5	373^rd of 2330 public middle schools	84.0%	50	84.1							70.5	68.2	71.1				51.5	23.6	52.6		58.6	37.9
Running Brushy Middle	Public	6-8	2303 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-3300	1,037	77	13.4	29.4%	447 (43.1%)	57 (5.5%)	351 (33.8%)	113 (10.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.5%)	67.8	594^th of 2361 public middle schools	74.8%		67.3	599^th of 2330 public middle schools	74.3%	5	93.9							60.6	54.0	63.8				52.1	15.2	50.8		58.2	42.6	$9,675	$239	$9,436
Florence W Stiles Middle	Public	6-8	3250 Barley Ln	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-0000	1,610	101	15.9	5.5%	629 (39.1%)	34 (2.1%)	241 (15.0%)	614 (38.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	87 (5.4%)	96.9	44^th of 2361 public middle schools	98.1%		96.1	52^nd of 2330 public middle schools	97.8%	8	97.4							85.1	83.8	84.2				83.4	65.8	87.5		79.3	69.4	$8,078	$162	$7,916
Basis Cedar Park	Public, Charter	6-9	165 N Lakeline Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 981-1071	279	18	15.2		6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.5%)	245 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	99.2	8^th of 2361 public middle schools	99.7%					(n/a)	94.5	100.0	100.0	100.0				95.9	98.9	96.6				85.2	100.0	94.3		94.8	79.3
Artie L Henry Middle	Public	6-8	100 N Vista Rdg Blvd	Cedar Park	78613	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-3400	1,198	81	14.7	22.1%	516 (43.1%)	63 (5.3%)	353 (29.5%)	200 (16.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.3%)	75.4	417^th of 2361 public middle schools	82.3%		75.3	415^th of 2330 public middle schools	82.2%	2	92.0							68.3	68.1	65.4				52.5	28.0	52.6		53.1	48.9	$8,537	$277	$8,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

What is the racial makeup of Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?

Students at Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle are 37% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle in?

Leander Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle attend?

Students who attend Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle usually go on to attend Glenn High School

How many students attend Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,436 students attended Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle.

Is Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle a good school?

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle ranks 614^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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