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Two Leander ISD Middle Schools, Two Very Different Price Zones
Four Points Middle School and Running Brushy Middle School both earned a B rating on the 2025 TEA accountability report. Both are in Leander ISD, and they sit within a short drive of each other in the Leander area. The ratings are close, but the neighborhoods and price points tell different stories.
With similar ratings, the real comparison is about neighborhoods, feeder patterns, and price. I have been selling homes in this area for 19 years, and these are the kinds of questions I help buyers work through every week. Lets dig into the data.
Four Points vs Running Brushy: Quick Comparison
| Four Points Middle School | Running Brushy Middle School | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TEA Rating | B | B |
| Enrollment | 582 students | 1,132 students |
| Grades | 06 – 08 | 06 – 08 |
| District | Leander ISD | Leander ISD |
| ZIP-Level Median Sale Price (Trailing 12 Months) | $830,500 (78732) | $485,000 (78613) |
| Feeds Into | Vandegrift High School | Primarily Leander High School (some addresses zoned to Cedar Park HS) |
Enrollment figures are from the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer. Median sale prices reflect closed residential sales in the school’s ZIP code over the trailing twelve months from Austin Board of REALTORS MLS data.
TEA School Performance Summary (2025)
The Texas Education Agency rates every public school annually on an A through F scale, based on three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Both campuses earned an overall B in the 2025 accountability cycle. For the full per-domain breakdown and the latest distinctions awarded, visit the Four Points Middle School page or the Running Brushy Middle School page.
| Demographic | Four Points Middle School | Running Brushy Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment (Grades 6-8) | 582 students | 1,132 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 30.4% | 25.5% |
Demographic figures are from the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer.
Four Points: Strong Performer in Leander ISD
Four Points Middle School serves roughly 582 students and earned a B rating in 2025. The school has established itself as one of the stronger campuses in the district. Located in the Four Points area straddling Travis and Williamson counties, the surrounding 78732 ZIP code (Steiner Ranch) had a trailing twelve month median residential sale price of $830,500. The feeder path runs through Vandegrift High School.
Running Brushy: Solid
Running Brushy Middle School has about 1,132 students and also earned a B rating in 2025. The surrounding 78613 ZIP code (Cedar Park) had a trailing twelve month median residential sale price of $485,000. Most students advance to Leander High School, though some addresses within the Running Brushy zone are designated to Cedar Park High School depending on neighborhood code.
The Neighborhoods
Both schools draw from Leander ISD neighborhoods. The price gap between the 78732 (Steiner Ranch) and 78613 (Cedar Park) ZIPs reflects differences in housing stock, lot size, location, and neighborhood character as much as school quality.
Browse all homes zoned to Four Points Middle School or homes zoned to Running Brushy Middle School.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Four Points if:
- A B rated campus in the Four Points / Steiner Ranch area aligns with your priorities
- The 78732 price range fits your budget
- The feeder path through Vandegrift High School is appealing
You might lean toward Running Brushy if:
- A B rated campus in the Cedar Park area provides sufficient confidence
- The 78613 price range is a better fit for your financial plan
- The specific neighborhood character around Running Brushy matches your lifestyle
At the end of the day, both schools deliver solid results for their respective zones. I have helped buyers navigate these exact decisions for over 19 years and the right answer always depends on what matters most to you personally.
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