This diverse school is amazing. Although it isn't as new as the other middle schools in the district, it has character beyond the the brick facade. The principal and teachers are passionate and dedicated. My daughter is bright, but is challenged daily. She is happy and proud to be at this school.
... Read more Her friends are wonderful children who I are respectful. Although LMS has the challenges of negativity, it shines regardless. Go Tigers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
I love and miss this school honestly the best i've ever been to
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Posted by a student on 04/25/08
Leander Middle School is the best school I have ever taught at in my 20 years of teaching. The culture of the school empowers students and teachers to grow. At LMS, the bottom line is always what is best for kids! You will see the nurturing environment when you walk in the door. The mutual respect
... Read more between students and teachers is incredible. LMS is truly a great place to teach and learn. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/13/07
I've been teaching 23 years, and I've never seen such a committed teaching staff as the one at LMS. The teachers care about every student. Even though the school is the oldest middle school in the district, the students, teachers, and administrators think it's the best.
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Posted by a teacher on 08/01/07
I have a disabled child who attends this school. His disabilities are invisible and often confused with lack of effort and behavioral issues. This school has tried hard to work with me and my child to ensure that his needs are met. They need regular reminders about some of his challenges but this
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/06
Have to agree entirely with the post on LISD and disabilities. We have lived in the district for 21 yrs and one of my children still attend at LHS. I had the same experience with my oldest child and trying to get the district/school to test my child for dyslexia. When they finally did test I was told
... Read more my child was borderline (results were below or right at the dividing line)and there was nothing the shool district could offer or do for this child. I don't know if they now have programs for disabilities like this but if planning to live here and need this type of program please look into it. Horrible experience for us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/05
The academics at Leander Middle School are excellent. The teachers are dedicated, caring and very professional. The principal and assistant principals are very involved and know the students by name. There are many extracurricular activities that stress participation over winning and all students are
... Read more encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities. The school offers advanced placement classes as well as a gifted program in language arts so that students can be challenged in all subjects. I truly feel my child is being prepared for high school and that the programs at LMS are helping her develop the study skills necessary to be successful throughout her academic career. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/05
My child has gone to LMS for one yr. He has been in the LISD for 5 yrs. This school is adequate if your child does not have any learning disabilites. If they do I do NOT recommend this district or this school. It took LISD 5 yrs to diagnose my son with dyslexia . After yrs and yrs of fighting the
... Read more district to test and test my son , finally in the 6th grade after obtaining an advocate did I make any progress. The educators left it up to myself to make suggestions on what would help my son And they are suppose to be the ' Professionals' . So bottom line if your child has Learning difficulties now, DONT send them to LISD or LMS. If they have problems once they are in LISD LEAVE. If possibly bring an advocate to EVERY ARD meeting you have. Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Leander schools — Leander Middle School is located at 410 S West St, Leander TX 78641. 410 S West St is in the 78641 ZIP code in Leander, TX The school district for Leander Middle School is the Leander Independent School District. Leander Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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