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Rockwall ISD School District

School District · Rockwall, Texas

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 18,798

Teachers (FTE): 1,162

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

18,798

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

18,798

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#658 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$9,681

$3,287 vs Texas median

District size

18,798 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Rockwall ISD ranks #658 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Rockwall ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sharon Shannon EL (7.5/10), Billie Stevenson EL (7.3/10), and Grace Hartman EL (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Sharon Shannon EL

Rates 7.5/10 despite 23% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rockwall ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Virginia Reinhardt EL

STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Rockwall ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Rockwall ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sharon Shannon EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	660
2	Billie Stevenson EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.3	749
3	Grace Hartman EL	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	506
4	Celia Hays EL	6.8 / 10	Elementary	+0.6	585
5	Lupe Garcia EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	796
6	Amanda Rochell EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	403
7	Rockwall-Heath H S	6.5 / 10	High	+0.6	2,944
8	Rockwall H S	6.5 / 10	High	+0.5	2,900
9	Amy Parks-Heath EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	725
10	J W Williams Middle	6.0 / 10	Middle	+0.0	850

See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Rockwall ISD

Rockwall ISD is a Rockwall, Texas school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 18,798 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $9,681 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Rockwall ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sharon Shannon EL, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Rockwall ISD students show an average math proficiency of 72.4% and ELA proficiency of 73.1%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Rockwall ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency72.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency73.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Rockwall ISD with test data.

District Details

State: Texas
City: Rockwall
Total Enrollment: 18,798
Teachers (FTE): 1,162
District spending per student: $9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rockwall ISD?

Rockwall ISD has 22 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rockwall ISD?

The average composite rating for Rockwall ISD is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Rockwall ISD?

Rockwall ISD's district-level spending was $9,681 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rockwall ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rockwall ISD is 16.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rockwall ISD?

Sharon Shannon EL is the highest-rated school in Rockwall ISD with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Rockwall ISD?

Across schools in Rockwall ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rockwall ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Rockwall ISD has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.9/10
Math Proficiency: 72.4%
ELA Proficiency: 73.1%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.