Knox Wiley Middle School
Leander, TX 78641
Phone: (512) 570-3600
Fax: (512) 570-3605
District: Leander Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 916 students
Knox Wiley Middle School, a public school located in Leander, TX, serves grades 6-8 in the Leander Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Knox Wiley Middle School is a public school located in Leander, TX. 916 students attend Knox Wiley Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: April 12, 2026
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Posted: April 12, 2026
I am currently finishing my last year here, I joined this school in 7th grade. From the experience I learned that bullying is something that is not dealt with correctly here, staff completely dismisses it! And does nothing except talk to the bullys and hope they stop. Drugs here is also another serious things there has been many kids in Leo this whole year for vaping in buses, in class, in the locker rooms, and most commonly in the bathroom. Unfortunately this school has not been great in my mental health and when I report something going on such as bullying, the bullies get a slap on the wrist and a lollipop on the way out. Bullying and drugs is a serious thing here. I do admit though this school is so much better than my old one. (Cedar park middle school) but still awful. Dont come here unless you want your mental health to be dismissed completely. I would rather be homeschooled.
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Posted: April 27, 2025
Both of my kids have attended Knox Wiley. My oldest is now in high school, and my youngest is finishing his last year here. Overall, its a very average experience.
When my oldest was enrolled, he received special education services. Unfortunately, there wasnt much that felt special about it the feedback from teachers often sounded like a broken record: I have to tell him a lot that he needs to focus. There wasnt a lot of meaningful support beyond that.
As for my youngest, weve seen both positives and negatives.
1. Bullying is a real problem and its something youll need to stay aware of.
2. Teacher quality is hit or miss some truly care, while others seem to be just going through the motions.
3. Band is in a world of its own while the band sounds incredible, the directors seem more focused on building their own resumes. Multiple parents have shared concerns about directors belittling or yelling at students. Holding kids accountable is important, but repeated reports of yelling cross the line.
Lastly, while this school isnt in Austin, drug issues are still present its important not to assume its completely safe.
I wouldnt say Knox Wiley is the worst option out there, but I do recommend staying involved and keeping a close eye on your childs experience.
Posted: April 27, 2025
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Posted: January 22, 2024
i feal like this school is ok as i am in my final year of middle school i belive yes there are many problomes with this school i loved these years so i must say i recemend it and the safty in the school is hidin but it is good i always feal safe but as the year comes to an end i must say good bye to this middle school
Posted: October 20, 2023
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Posted: October 20, 2023
This is our 2nd year at Wiley and we are very happy with the school. Band director is amazing he is knowledgeable, organized and talented. Football coaches have been great too. The new principal and teachers are doing a magnificent job!
Bus driver cares so much for our kids.
Posted: October 20, 2023
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Posted: May 5, 2023
I have been enrolled in this school for 3 years. At the time of writing this, it's the end of my 8th grade year. The discrimination (not racial, but is joked about all the time) is pretty bad, this school is very strict, lunch/breakfast is... fine..., but the teachers are surprisingly very kind and decent at teaching. The laptops given to us SUUUUUCK, though, it's rumored that we are getting new ones next year.
Posted: May 5, 2023
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Posted: December 6, 2022
It sucked. The principal was awfully strict, the teachers all sucked, except the nice ones which quit because they somehow got the worst students
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Posted: October 17, 2022
Best 2C Middle School Band in Texas :DD
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Posted: October 7, 2022
The school is decent. Nothing crazy about it. I would say that the electives section is pretty good.
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Posted: April 13, 2022
I've been going to wiley all my middle school years. I would just like to say I am a little disappointed.
Wiley middle school isn't all inclusive like stated. Many students deal with bullying, racism, and more from there students AND teachers.
Many of the new teachers that arrived at wiley don't even teach, rather they posted videos and told us to write notes. But if we tried to tell them that we were confused we were just "Not paying attention".
I also understand that they were short staffed because of covid, and the food cant be as good as it used to. But they go to the point they only had spoons in buckets which is quite gross as there was NO SOAP in the bathrooms (girls and boys), not only no soap there was not even any signs to show which was the girl and boy bathrooms.
Hopefully it becomes better in the near future.
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Posted: September 18, 2017
Top notch school with a multitude of learning and activity options. We currently have a 6th and 8th grader, and both love their campus and teachers.
Posted: September 18, 2017
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Posted: February 23, 2014
Wiley Middle is a great school. Nice neighborhoods feeding into school. Would recommend. Elementary and High School also great.
Posted: August 26, 2013
Wiley is a very nice school. I was there for 7th grade and the kids are all great. You definatly won't have any problems with bullying. The only problem I had was that the teachers were stuck up, don't let them walk all over you (some will try) Athletics is awesome and band is really fun. Others have said the school is big but its really not, I think they say that because its the only middle school they have seen. It's easy to get around and you won't get lost EVER after the first week, I don't know how you could. I miss Wiley so much! You're son/daughter will love this school for sure!
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| 1 | Main street | Salado | TX | 30.9 mi | |
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| 3 | Elms street | Killeen | TX | 36.1 mi | |
| 4 | East Rancier Road | Killeen | TX | 39.1 mi | |
| 5 | North Side | Copperas Cove | TX | 40.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Camp Mabry | 18.2 mi. |
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