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Rockdale J H

Middle School · Rockdale ISD · Rockdale, TX

A Rockdale ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

P O BOX 632, Rockdale, TX 76567

  • Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,929
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Rockdale J H score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rockdale J H 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rockdale ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rockdale J H is listed in ROCKDALE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rockdale J H

Rockdale J H is a public middle school in Rockdale, TX, part of Rockdale ISD, serving approximately 325 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,304 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Rockdale J H

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Rockdale ISD is located in Central Texas and serves approximately 1,500 students across four campuses 1. The district identifies with blue and gold colors and emphasizes college and career readiness 1. Rockdale Junior High (RJH) is one of the campuses within the district 1. Recent district activities include the announcement of new leadership for Rockdale Elementary and the naming of Dr. Michael Watson as the lone finalist for Superintendent 1. Additionally, students Jon Fuller and Austin Caldwell qualified for Cross Country State Finals 1. The district calendar lists events such as Teacher Appreciation Week and an RJH Art and Science Night scheduled for May 4 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.rockdaleisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rockdale J H

What grades does Rockdale J H serve?

Rockdale J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Rockdale J H?

Rockdale J H has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale J H is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rockdale J H rank in TX?

Rockdale J H ranks #4,304 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rockdale J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Rockdale J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockdale J H has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rockdale J H a charter school?

No, Rockdale J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rockdale J H a Title I school?

No, Rockdale J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockdale J H?

72.6% of students at Rockdale J H 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
325
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Milam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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