Top Rankings
Rockdale Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,516 students in Rockdale Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rockdale Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,516 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rockdale Independent School District, which is ranked #878 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#885 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
34%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,724 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,724
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,156
$14,117
Best Rockdale Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Gr: 2-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Gr: PK-1 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,516 students.
What is the rank of Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District is ranked #878 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rockdale Independent School District?
53% of Rockdale Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockdale Independent School District?
Rockdale Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rockdale Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,156 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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