Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent middle schools: James Garland Walsh Middle School and Rrisdpk3p. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ROUND ROCK ISD.
James Garland Walsh Middle School’s regular student population is 1,208 with a 16.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Rrisdpk3p is 40 students and a students/teacher ratio.
James Garland Walsh Middle School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 94 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Rrisdpk3p also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted only 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 93 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
James Garland Walsh Middle School's two out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics and Social Studies. Rrisdpk3p did not earn any distinction.
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at James Garland Walsh Middle School. They make up for 37.33% of student population, followed by Asians (33.11%), Hispanics (22.27%), African Americans (3.73%), Two or More Races (2.98%) and Native Americans (0.41%).
At Rrisdpk3p, Asians make up 67.50% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (12.50%), Hispanics (10.00%), African Americans (5.00%), Native Americans (2.50%) and Two or More Races (2.50%).
Based on household incomes, the James Garland Walsh Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 13.33% compared to 22.50% at Rrisdpk3p.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, James Garland Walsh Middle School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 9.77% of its student population compared to 85.00% at Rrisdpk3p.
James Garland Walsh Middle School 12.75% are in the special education program, 27.24% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 9.27% students. Rrisdpk3p has no special education program and gifted and talented students, while bilingual students comprise 85.00%.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.73% | 45 |
| Hispanic | 22.27% | 269 |
| White | 37.33% | 451 |
| Asian | 33.11% | 400 |
| Native American | 0.41% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2.98% | 36 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,208 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 13.33% | 161 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.77% | 118 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,208 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.00% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 10.00% | 4 |
| White | 12.50% | 5 |
| Asian | 67.50% | 27 |
| Native American | 2.50% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.50% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 40 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.50% | 9 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 85.00% | 34 |
| Total Students | 100% | 40 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.27% | 112 |
| Gifted & Talented | 27.24% | 329 |
| Special Education | 12.75% | 154 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.34% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,208 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 85.00% | 34 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | - | - |
| Teacher Student Ratio | - | - |
| Total Students | 100% | 40 |
James Garland Walsh Middle School's 74 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.4 years. Teachers at Rrisdpk3p, numbering zero teacher, have been serving the school for an average of years with individual teaching experience averaging years.
Of its teaching staff, James Garland Walsh Middle School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 32 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Rrisdpk3p no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
James Garland Walsh Middle School has five special education teachers assisted by 9 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Rrisdpk3p has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.68% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.69% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 42.95% | 32 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.24% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.67% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.89% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | - | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 74.90% | 56 |
| Male Teachers | 25.10% | 19 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 75 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
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