About Homes Zoned to Knox Wiley Middle School (Leander ISD)
About Knox Wiley Middle School
Knox Wiley Middle School serves the Cedar Park and Leander communities as part of Leander ISD, a district that has earned a strong reputation across Williamson County for academic rigor, teacher quality, and comprehensive student programs. For buyers researching the Austin suburbs, Leander ISD consistently ranks among the top districts in Central Texas, and Knox Wiley sits at the heart of that district's middle school network.
The campus serves grades six through eight, covering that critical bridge between elementary and high school. Leander ISD invests heavily in its middle school campuses, and Knox Wiley benefits from that commitment through well-equipped facilities, dedicated staff, and a course catalog that includes fine arts, athletics, academic enrichment, and career and technology education foundations. Students who come through Knox Wiley are well-prepared to thrive at the high school level within Leander ISD.
Beyond academics, the campus provides a range of extracurricular opportunities that let students explore interests in music, theater, visual arts, and competitive sports. Leander ISD middle schools are known for strong athletics programs, and Knox Wiley participates in that district-wide tradition. For parents who want their kids engaged and connected during the middle school years, this campus delivers.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Knox Wiley Middle performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
A |
91/100 |
| Student Achievement |
B |
89/100 |
| School Progress |
A |
91/100 |
| Academic Growth |
A |
91/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
A |
92/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
06 - 08 |
| Total Enrollment |
916 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
17.8% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
7.3% |
TEA Distinctions Earned (7 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.
Rating History
TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
| Year |
Rating |
Score |
| 2019 |
B |
86/100 |
| 2022 |
C |
75/100 |
| 2023 |
B |
84/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
80/100 |
| 2025 |
A |
91/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Knox Wiley Middle School
The Knox Wiley attendance zone covers a stretch of Williamson County that includes neighborhoods in and around Cedar Park and Leander, two of the fastest-growing communities in Central Texas. This area represents some of the best residential development the Austin suburbs have to offer, with a mix of established neighborhoods and newer builds that attract buyers at a wide range of price points.
Cedar Park in particular has matured into a full-service city with its own identity, and the neighborhoods that fall within the Knox Wiley zone reflect that maturity. Buyers will find a diverse housing stock across this area, from traditional single-family homes on generous lots to newer two-story homes in master-planned communities with pools, trails, and community centers. The character of the zone shifts as you move from the more established sections of Cedar Park toward the growing edge of Leander, where newer construction has expanded options for buyers who want a freshly built home with modern finishes.
This part of Williamson County sits at a sweet spot for buyers coming from Round Rock or Georgetown who want the walkability and amenities of a suburban city while staying connected to the broader Austin metro. The combination of strong schools and well-maintained neighborhoods makes the Knox Wiley zone a consistent draw for buyers who do their homework before making an offer.
School Feeder Pattern
Knox Wiley Middle School sits in the middle of the Leander ISD feeder chain, receiving students from a cluster of elementary campuses within its attendance zone and sending graduates on to high school within the district. Understanding the full feeder path is essential for buyers who want to keep their children in the same school community from elementary through graduation.
Students who attend Knox Wiley typically progress to Rouse High School, one of Leander ISD's flagship high school campuses. Rouse High School has built a strong reputation for academics, athletics, and fine arts, and students entering from Knox Wiley join a well-prepared student body that carries forward the district's academic culture. For parents evaluating the full K-12 picture in this zone, the path through Knox Wiley to Rouse represents a compelling progression within one of Central Texas's premier districts.
On the elementary side, the Knox Wiley zone draws from several Leander ISD elementary campuses in the Cedar Park and Leander area. If you are planning your move with younger children in mind, Neuhaus Realty Group can help you pinpoint the exact attendance boundaries for the specific street address you are considering, ensuring your children's school assignments align with your expectations before you go under contract.
Leander ISD maintains a comprehensive district website where parents can verify attendance boundaries by address, and we strongly recommend confirming zone assignments directly with the district. Boundaries do shift as enrollment grows, and in a rapidly expanding area like this one, staying current matters.
Community & Lifestyle
Life in the Knox Wiley zone means living in one of the most convenient corridors in the Austin metro. Cedar Park and Leander sit along the 183A Toll Road, giving residents a direct, low-stress route into Northwest Austin and into central Austin beyond. Whether your office is in the Domain, the tech corridor along Research Boulevard, or downtown, commutes from this area are manageable compared to many parts of the metro.
The area surrounding Knox Wiley is packed with parks, trails, and recreation. Cedar Park is home to Lake Travis proximity, and residents throughout this zone enjoy quick access to the Highland Lakes region for boating, fishing, and weekend getaways. Closer to home, the Cedar Park and Leander trail systems connect neighborhoods to green space, and the Brushy Creek Regional Trail provides miles of paved and natural surface trails popular with cyclists, joggers, and dog walkers.
Shopping and dining options have grown dramatically alongside the population. The 1890 Ranch shopping center, Cedar Park Town Center, and numerous retail corridors along Whitestone Boulevard and Ronald Reagan Boulevard give residents every major retailer and dining option they could need without ever touching MoPac or the interstate. Liberty Hill to the west and Georgetown to the north offer additional small-town dining and boutique shopping for residents who like exploring the broader Hill Country edge.
The communities feeding Knox Wiley also benefit from Leander ISD's broader investment in facilities. The district operates performing arts centers, competition-grade athletic facilities, and community programs that make these campuses a true asset to the neighborhoods around them. Buyers who choose the Knox Wiley zone are not just investing in a home; they are buying into a community built around education and quality of life.
For buyers relocating from other Texas metros or from out of state, this part of Williamson County is frequently cited as one of the best balances of value, school quality, and lifestyle in the Austin area. If you are exploring Austin area homes for sale and want to narrow your search to the Knox Wiley attendance zone specifically, Neuhaus Realty Group specializes in exactly this kind of targeted school-zone search.
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