Serving 1,178 students in grades 6-8, James Garland Walsh Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James Garland Walsh Middle School's student population of 1,178 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
James Garland Walsh Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Garland Walsh Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Garland Walsh Middle School's ranking?
James Garland Walsh Middle School is ranked #269 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Garland Walsh Middle School often compared to?
James Garland Walsh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Valley Middle School, Ridgeview Middle School, Pearson Ranch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Garland Walsh Middle School?
1,178 students attend James Garland Walsh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of James Garland Walsh Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 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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