Rockwall ISD School District
School District · Rockwall, Texas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
18,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
22
16 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
18,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Rockwall ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rockwall ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Nebbie Williams EL
Rockwall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sherry and Paul Hamm EL
Rockwall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Celia Hays EL
Rockwall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#351 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above 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 #351 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Rockwall ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Nebbie Williams EL (9.0/10), Sherry and Paul Hamm EL (8.6/10), and Celia Hays EL (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebbie Williams EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sherry and Paul Hamm EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Celia Hays EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Ouida Springer | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Dorothy Smith Pullen EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Rockwall H S | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Linda Lyon EL | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | J W Williams Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Virginia Reinhardt EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Sharon Shannon EL | 7.4 / 10 |
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 6.9/10, Rockwall ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nebbie Williams EL, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Rockwall ISD students show an average math proficiency of 73.5% and ELA proficiency of 73.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Rockwall ISD with test data.
Schools in Rockwall ISD
22 schoolsElementary Schools16
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 6.9/10. 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?
Nebbie Williams EL is the highest-rated school in Rockwall ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Rockwall ISD?
Across schools in Rockwall ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.5%. 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 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.5%
How we rate schools
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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.
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