Excellent
#289 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
James Garland Walsh Middle
Middle School · Round Rock ISD · Round Rock, TX
A Round Rock ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3850 WALSH RANCH BLVD, Round Rock, TX 78681
- Math 82% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Garland Walsh Middle score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Garland Walsh Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Round Rock), 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
$136,215
Median home value
$460,000
Median rent
$1,848/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78681; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian World School LlcCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,729 | Compare → |
| Pearson Ranch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Trail MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Covenant Community SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Round Rock ISD
- Schools in district
- 60
- Rank in district
- #4 of 55
- District spending per student
- $10,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Garland Walsh Middle is listed in ROUND ROCK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Garland Walsh Middle
James Garland Walsh Middle is a public middle school in Round Rock, TX, part of Round Rock ISD, serving approximately 1,178 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Garland Walsh Middle
What grades does James Garland Walsh Middle serve?
James Garland Walsh Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Garland Walsh Middle?
James Garland Walsh Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Garland Walsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Garland Walsh Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Garland Walsh Middle rank in TX?
James Garland Walsh Middle ranks #289 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is James Garland Walsh Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James Garland Walsh Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 James Garland Walsh Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Garland Walsh Middle has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James Garland Walsh Middle a charter school?
No, James Garland Walsh Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Garland Walsh Middle a Title I school?
No, James Garland Walsh Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Garland Walsh Middle?
12.5% of students at James Garland Walsh 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (512) 704-0800
- Area population (ZIP 78681)
- 58,531
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 78681; 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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