Enrollment
1,208
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Garland Walsh Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Garland Walsh Middle
James Garland Walsh Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Round Rock, Texas, enrolling 1,208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,208 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #33.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Round Rock Isd spends $10,505 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students) and Westwood H S (2,858 students) alongside James Garland Walsh Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Garland Walsh Middle compares
James Garland Walsh Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Rock Isd, which includes James Garland Walsh Middle.
$10,505
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 9.0%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Garland Walsh Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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