- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leander, TX
Florence W Stiles Middle
Federal NCES profile for Florence W Stiles Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703012611
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence W Stiles Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence W Stiles Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence W Stiles Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Florence W Stiles Middle grew from 1,503 students in 2022-23 to 1,610 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 101.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 482703012611 · Leander, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,493 enr · 15.7:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Florence W Stiles Middle grew from 1,503 students in 2022-23 to 1,610 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 101.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Florence W Stiles Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school
Florence W Stiles Middle
1,493 students
What this shows Florence W Stiles Middle reports 1,493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence W Stiles Middle compares
Florence W Stiles Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,493 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,493
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 47.0%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Florence W Stiles Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence W Stiles Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence W Stiles Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence W Stiles Middle
How many students attend Florence W Stiles Middle?
Florence W Stiles Middle has 1,493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,503 (2022-23) → 1,610 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence W Stiles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence W Stiles Middle is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence W Stiles Middle?
5.4% of students at Florence W Stiles Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence W Stiles Middle?
The largest demographic group at Florence W Stiles Middle is Asian at 47.0% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence W Stiles Middle?
Florence W Stiles Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence W Stiles Middle rank among middle schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence W Stiles Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Florence W Stiles Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.