About Homes Zoned to Running Brushy Middle School
About Running Brushy Middle School
Running Brushy Middle School is part of Leander ISD, one of the most respected and fastest-growing school districts in Texas. The district has earned consistent recognition for its academic rigor, investment in student programming, and competitive extracurricular offerings, and Running Brushy reflects those values at the middle school level. Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade arrive from six well-regarded elementary campuses and spend their middle school years in an environment designed to prepare them for the strong high school options that follow.
Leander ISD has made significant investments in both facilities and curriculum across its campuses. Running Brushy students have access to core academic programs alongside electives in fine arts, technology, and athletics, giving them a well-rounded experience during a pivotal stage of their education. The district's support for gifted and talented programming, dual-language pathways at the elementary level, and a culture of high expectations carries through into the middle school years. For buyers who put education at the top of their checklist, Running Brushy and the broader Leander ISD network are a compelling draw.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Running Brushy Middle performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
B |
89/100 |
| Student Achievement |
B |
86/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
88/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
88/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
A |
91/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
06 - 08 |
| Total Enrollment |
1119 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
21.9% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
11.3% |
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 |
84/100 |
| 2022 |
B |
85/100 |
| 2023 |
B |
87/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
82/100 |
| 2025 |
B |
89/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Running Brushy Middle School
The Running Brushy zone covers a wide and genuinely exciting range of residential communities, giving buyers real variety when it comes to home size, style, lot type, and price point. The dominant community in the zone is Travisso, a master-planned development in Leander built across dramatic Hill Country terrain. Travisso is one of the most visually striking communities in the Austin metro, with homes by Toll Brothers and Taylor Morrison set along winding roads with sweeping views, and an amenity center that rivals a luxury resort. The clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis courts, and miles of trails make Travisso a destination in its own right, and the school access only adds to its appeal.
Jonestown Hills offers a different kind of appeal. Situated near the eastern shores of Lake Travis, this community has a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere with larger lots and a sense of distance from the suburban bustle. Buyers who want to be near the water and the outdoors without sacrificing school quality find Jonestown Hills to be a compelling option.
Lakeline Ranch provides well-established suburban living in Leander, with mature trees, solid home sizes, and convenient access to Cedar Park's retail and dining along Whitestone Boulevard. For buyers who want acreage and elbow room, Cedar Park Ranchettes is one of the most distinctive communities in the zone, with multi-acre properties that feel genuinely rural while still sitting within Leander ISD boundaries.
Within the Crystal Falls master-planned community, both Bluffs at Crystal Falls and Grand Mesa at Crystal Falls offer established neighborhoods with access to the Crystal Falls Golf Club, community pools, and a strong neighborhood identity that has built up over many years. These communities appeal to buyers who want a proven, amenity-rich environment with good bones and a welcoming atmosphere.
The zone also includes communities like Trails Carriage Hills and Crossing Carriage Hills in Cedar Park, as well as the Highlands neighborhood. Across the board, the housing stock ranges from three-bedroom suburban homes to five-bedroom estates, with land and acreage options adding further depth to what buyers can find here. New construction remains active in the zone, with both Toll Brothers and Taylor Morrison currently building in Travisso.
School Feeder Pattern
Running Brushy Middle School draws students from six elementary campuses within Leander ISD: Block House Elementary, CC Mason Elementary, Knowles Elementary, Lois F. Giddens Elementary, Whitestone Elementary, and William J. Winkley Elementary. Each of these campuses reflects the district's commitment to strong elementary foundations, and students typically arrive at Running Brushy well-prepared for the academic step-up that middle school represents.
After completing eighth grade at Running Brushy, students move on to one of three Leander ISD high schools: Cedar Park High School, Leander High School, or Vista Ridge High School. Vista Ridge in particular has earned recognition for its strong academic profile and competitive athletics, and all three high schools offer the advanced coursework, fine arts programs, and extracurricular depth that characterize Leander ISD at the secondary level. The specific high school assignment depends on the address, so buyers should confirm the assignment for any property they are considering with the district directly.
Community & Lifestyle
Living in the Running Brushy zone means settling into one of the most scenic and well-appointed corners of the greater Austin area. The Hill Country landscape here is genuine, with limestone ridges, cedar and oak canopy, and the kind of views that remind you why people move to Central Texas in the first place. Communities like Travisso were designed to make the most of this terrain, and the result is a residential experience that feels both special and grounded.
Cedar Park serves as the commercial hub for much of the zone, with the 1890 Ranch development, Whitestone Boulevard corridor, and a growing number of local restaurants and shops providing excellent day-to-day convenience. H-E-B anchors the grocery landscape, and the overall retail and dining scene has matured significantly over the past decade. For a broader urban experience, Austin is accessible via Highway 183A, the toll road that meaningfully shortens the commute from Leander and Cedar Park into the city core.
The outdoor lifestyle here is exceptional. Lake Travis and its surrounding parks put boating, kayaking, fishing, and swimming within reach. Jonestown and Lago Vista anchor the lake corridor, and the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge provides thousands of acres of protected land for hiking and wildlife observation. Crystal Falls Golf Club gives golf enthusiasts a home course worth bragging about.
For buyers exploring the broader northwest Austin area, Austin area homes for sale span a wide range of communities. The Running Brushy zone sits in a particularly appealing section of that market, combining Leander ISD's academic reputation with genuine Hill Country character and convenient suburban infrastructure. Neuhaus Realty Group knows this corridor well and can help you find the right home in the right neighborhood for the school experience you are looking for.
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