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James Garland Walsh Middle School

3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78681

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Tel: (512) 704-0800

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James Garland Walsh Middle School serves 1,333 students in grades 6-8.

James Garland Walsh Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Garland Walsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

James Garland Walsh Middle School's student population of 1,333 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,333 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

89 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

James Garland Walsh Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of James Garland Walsh Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#328 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of James Garland Walsh Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Garland Walsh Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

67%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Garland Walsh Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of James Garland Walsh Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

22%

Hispanic

23%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in James Garland Walsh Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

48%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in James Garland Walsh Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.67

0.64

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Round Rock Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Garland Walsh Middle School's ranking?

James Garland Walsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend James Garland Walsh Middle School?

1,333 students attend James Garland Walsh Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of James Garland Walsh Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James Garland Walsh Middle School?

James Garland Walsh Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does James Garland Walsh Middle School offer ?

James Garland Walsh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is James Garland Walsh Middle School part of?

James Garland Walsh Middle School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education