Below Average
#7173 of 8,552 schools in TX
Rockdale Inspire Academy
High School · Inspire Academies · Rockdale, TX
An Inspire Academies charter high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
696 N FM 487, Rockdale, TX 76567
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Rockdale Inspire Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rockdale Inspire Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockdale), 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
$52,292
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76567; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Anne Frank Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | Not available | 621 | Compare → |
| Bell County Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 34 | Compare → |
| Hays Inspire AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Inspire Academies
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Rockdale Inspire Academy is listed in INSPIRE ACADEMIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockdale Inspire Academy
Rockdale Inspire Academy is a public high school in Rockdale, TX, part of Inspire Academies, serving approximately 61 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,173 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockdale Inspire Academy
What grades does Rockdale Inspire Academy serve?
Rockdale Inspire Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Rockdale Inspire Academy?
Rockdale Inspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale Inspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale Inspire Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockdale Inspire Academy rank in TX?
Rockdale Inspire Academy ranks #7,173 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rockdale Inspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockdale Inspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Rockdale Inspire Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockdale Inspire Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rockdale Inspire Academy a charter school?
Yes, Rockdale Inspire Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rockdale Inspire Academy a Title I school?
No, Rockdale Inspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockdale Inspire Academy?
95.1% of students at Rockdale Inspire Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Milam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (210) 638-5700
- Area population (ZIP 76567)
- 8,457
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76567; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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