Top Rankings
Rockwall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 18,384 students in Rockwall Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rockwall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
25 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
18,384 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
1,070 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Rockwall Independent School District, which is ranked #129 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
113 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
600 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,481 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
53%
# Black Students
2,028 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
10,257 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
56%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
877 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
536
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,203
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,326
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,287
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,346
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,305
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,362
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,338
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,440
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,433
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,541
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,503
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,382
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,382
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,076 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,944 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$238 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,076
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,944
$14,148
Best Rockwall Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nebbie Williams Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Dalton Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-0502
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-0502
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Amy Parks-heath Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-4300
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Celia Hays Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1880 Tannerson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2800
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2800
Grades: PK-6
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Sherry And Paul Hamm Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2911 Greenway Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2854
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2854
Grades: PK-6
| 651 students
Rank: #55.
Grace Hartman Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1325 Petaluma Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2080
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2080
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
J W Williams Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 E Fm 552
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-8313
Grades: 7-8
| 828 students
Rank: #77.
Rockwall High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yellowjacket Ln
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-7339
Grades: 8-12
| 2,867 students
Rank: #88.
Sharon Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3130 Fontanna Blvd
Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 698-2900
Rockwall, TX 75032
(469) 698-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #99.
Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6492 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1177
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1010.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Grades: PK-6
| 820 students
Rank: #1111.
Maurine Cain Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6620 Fm 3097
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1170
Grades: 7-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #1212.
Herman E Utley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Tl Townsend Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5281
Grades: 7-8
| 923 students
Rank: #1313.
Billie Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
636 Stevenson Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-7474
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-7474
Grades: PK-6
| 751 students
Rank: #1414.
Rockwall-heath High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Laurence Dr
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 2,912 students
Rank: #1515.
Ouida Springer
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 Limestone Hill Ln
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-7160
Grades: PK-6
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
Lupe Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Williamsburg Pkwy
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2870
Rockwall, TX 75087
(469) 698-2870
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #1717.
Virginia Reinhardt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Highland Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5247
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5247
Grades: PK-6
| 640 students
Rank: #1818.
Howard Dobbs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Clark St
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5232
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-5232
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #1919.
Dorris A Jones Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2051 Trail Glen
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1070
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 772-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 638 students
Rank: #2020.
Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #2121.
Rockwall Quest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 772-2077
Grades: 11-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2222.
Amanda Rochell Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 Rochell Ct
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 771-2112
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-0605
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-0605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-0605
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 771-0605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 770-0605
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972) 770-0605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District manages 25 public schools serving 18,384 students.
What is the rank of Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District is ranked #129 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwall Independent School District?
56% of Rockwall Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockwall Independent School District?
Rockwall Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rockwall Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,944 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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