Roach Middle School

12499 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 961 students in grades 6-8, Roach Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 70% 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: 961 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roach Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Roach Middle School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

School Rankings

Roach Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roach Middle School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#515 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
41%
76%
51%
71%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
39%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roach Middle School's ranking?
Roach Middle School is ranked #515 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Roach Middle School often compared to?
Roach Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roach Middle School?
961 students attend Roach Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Roach Middle School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roach Middle School?
Roach Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roach Middle School offer ?
Roach Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roach Middle School part of?
Roach Middle School is part of Frisco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 961 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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