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#3671 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Herman E Utley Middle
Middle School · Rockwall ISD · Rockwall, TX
A Rockwall ISD middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1201 TL TOWNSEND DR, Rockwall, TX 75087
- Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herman E Utley Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herman E Utley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,590
Median home value
$399,500
Median rent
$1,727/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Big Tyme Sports AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 2.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| J W Williams MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockwall ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herman E Utley Middle is listed in ROCKWALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herman E Utley Middle
Herman E Utley Middle is a public middle school in Rockwall, TX, part of Rockwall ISD, serving approximately 887 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,671 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herman E Utley Middle
What grades does Herman E Utley Middle serve?
Herman E Utley Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Herman E Utley Middle?
Herman E Utley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman E Utley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman E Utley Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herman E Utley Middle rank in TX?
Herman E Utley Middle ranks #3,671 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Herman E Utley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Herman E Utley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herman E Utley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herman E Utley Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herman E Utley Middle a charter school?
No, Herman E Utley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herman E Utley Middle a Title I school?
No, Herman E Utley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herman E Utley Middle?
30.2% of students at Herman E Utley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockwall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (972) 771-5281
- Area population (ZIP 75087)
- 41,786
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75087; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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