- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Round Rock, TX
James Garland Walsh Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Garland Walsh Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808011100
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Garland Walsh Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Garland Walsh Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Garland Walsh Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808011100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
James Garland Walsh Middle held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483808011100 · Round Rock, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,208 enr · 16.1:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
James Garland Walsh Middle held near 1,178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Garland Walsh Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 1,208
James Garland Walsh Middle
1,208 students
What this shows James Garland Walsh Middle reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Garland Walsh Middle compares
James Garland Walsh Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Asian 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, James Garland Walsh Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Garland Walsh Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Garland Walsh Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Garland Walsh Middle
How many students attend James Garland Walsh Middle?
James Garland Walsh Middle has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,151 (2022-23) → 1,178 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Garland Walsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Garland Walsh Middle is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Garland Walsh Middle?
8.8% of students at James Garland Walsh Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Garland Walsh Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Garland Walsh Middle is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Garland Walsh Middle?
James Garland Walsh Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Garland Walsh Middle rank among middle schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, James Garland Walsh Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides James Garland Walsh Middle, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.