Cedar Valley Middle

Summary:

Cedar Valley Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Austin, Texas, serving 1,296 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Round Rock Independent School District. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and low dropout rates.

Cedar Valley Middle excels academically, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than district and state averages across all subjects and grade levels. The school's diverse student body is 39.74% Asian and 35.88% White, a higher percentage than the district and state. Cedar Valley Middle also stands out for the strong performance of its student subgroups, including Asian, Gifted and Talented, and English Language Learner students. In contrast, nearby schools like Pfc Robert P Hernandez Middle and C D Fulkes Middle have significantly lower STAAR scores and statewide rankings.

Cedar Valley Middle's exceptional performance is likely due to a combination of factors, including its low dropout rate (0.0% to 0.1% over the past five years), higher-than-average spending per student ($7,966), and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (10.03%). The school's consistent high performance over the past decade demonstrates a sustained commitment to excellence in education, making it a standout institution within the Round Rock Independent School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8139 Racine Trl
       Austin, TX  78717-4915


(512) 428-2300

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,966 Help


Students who attend Cedar Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Round Rock High School

Feeder schools for Cedar Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Brushy Creek Elementary
    Great Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,296

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.7%
White:
35.9%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Valley Middle ranks better than 97.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.28. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cedar Valley Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39.7%), White (35.9%), Hispanic (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Valley Middle is 15.7. 9 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Valley Middle is $7,966. 9 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Valley Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Valley Middle 67th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Cedar Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.62 165th 1573 89.5%
2005 84.85 86th 1582 94.6%
2006 85.19 80th 1585 95.0%
2007 81.69 136th 1684 91.9%
2008 79.35 174th 1718 89.9%
2009 84.73 41st 1763 97.7%
2010 82.51 60th 1803 96.7%
2011 83.89 38th 1895 98.0%
2012 92.29 28th 1951 98.6%
2013 90.91 36th 1973 98.2%
2014 89.10 75th 1987 96.2%
2015 90.09 64th 2043 96.9%
2016 89.32 73rd 1987 96.3%
2017 97.36 40th 2027 98.0%
2018 96.32 57th 2080 97.3%
2019 94.70 82nd 2193 96.3%
2021 93.48 93rd 2252 95.9%
2022 96.37 48th 2254 97.9%
2023 95.73 56th 2330 97.6%
2024 95.28 67th 2361 97.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.01 22nd 720 96.9%
2019 86.11 42nd 753 94.4%
2021 69.62 154th 743 79.3%
2022 78.04 120th 813 85.2%
2023 79.86 111th 817 86.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.66 92nd 1376 93.3%
2019 85.47 91st 1445 93.7%
2021 89.41 63rd 1592 96.0%
2022 92.87 57th 1643 96.5%
2023 92.23 69th 1720 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 77th 1597 95.2%
2019 77.38 144th 1626 91.1%
2021 65.63 293rd 1712 82.9%
2022 76.45 159th 1757 91.0%
2023 92.68 50th 1815 97.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.71 163rd 2039 92.0%
2019 66.99 456th 2073 78.0%
2021 49.52 973rd 2172 55.2%
2022 65.64 505th 2220 77.3%
2023 72.78 375th 2251 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.42 38th 2008 98.1%
2019 94.17 70th 2047 96.6%
2021 91.06 117th 2151 94.6%
2022 95.68 50th 2221 97.7%
2023 94.51 60th 2241 97.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.16 66th 1430 95.4%
2019 81.69 31st 1446 97.9%
2021 82.63 96th 1501 93.6%
2022 82.49 40th 1488 97.3%
2023 78.75 114th 1481 92.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.93 180th 2008 91.0%
2019 72.07 299th 2058 85.5%
2021 63.42 475th 2118 77.6%
2022 83.76 159th 2182 92.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.00 68th 2030 96.7%
2019 93.81 86th 2069 95.8%
2021 94.44 74th 2168 96.6%
2022 96.16 53rd 2228 97.6%
2023 96.20 53rd 2245 97.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.04 40th 587 93.2%
2019 82.17 54th 594 90.9%
2021 85.05 46th 589 92.2%
2022 85.72 26th 606 95.7%
2023 84.00 37th 616 94.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.54 146th 1167 87.5%
2019 78.03 164th 1193 86.3%
2021 47.57 529th 1213 56.4%
2022 70.06 238th 1251 81.0%
2023 81.50 149th 1273 88.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.20 81st 1895 95.7%
2019 87.75 133rd 1935 93.1%
2021 69.26 415th 2043 79.7%
2022 80.35 245th 2077 88.2%
2023 86.64 150th 2116 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.50 120th 1673 92.8%
2019 82.06 209th 1684 87.6%
2021 69.09 400th 1700 76.5%
2022 87.25 97th 1723 94.4%
2023 87.92 96th 1749 94.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, March 19, 2016

Open Quote My kids are in Cedar Valley middle school and we all have good experience. Teachers are highly experienced and dedicated, maybe because they have been there for so long. The huge bonus is a Principal, Mr. Groff who is involved in all the activities at the school. They have many after-school activities and clubs run by teachers which my kids are taking part and enjoying it. This school is not least than any Private school and I highly recommend it. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 27, 2015

Open Quote I don't care what other parents are saying, this school is about as fake as it gets. I put my children into private school to avoid this school because of all the stuff that I have heard families going through as their children attend Cedar Valley. A girl slammed a bag of books into my friend's daughter's head, which resulted into a massive concussion, and the school avoided the matter completely and even DEFENDED the girl/bully in order to keep their 5 star rating because apparently bullying is allowed, as long as it doesn't become public. My friend had to pay over $2000 in medical bills and even though she hired a lawyer, the school would not help or acknowledge the matter. The bully/girl's parent of course avoided the matter as well, so my friend had to pay the medical bills herself. This is absolutely inexcusable and the school should be put under investigation, not only because of this specific matter, but multiple other matters that I have heard of from multiple parents. The principal himself is an extreme dictator and I even went up to the school to talk to him about a few matters when deciding whether or not to enroll my kids in this school or private school, and he avoided all accusations and attempted to pull off the "everything is perfect here" attitude. I will not have a single part in this school and I continue to urge all the parents around the area to do the same. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 630 34 20 92 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 734 37 28 124 3 n/a n/a 0 926
1996 734 37 28 124 3 n/a n/a 0 926
1997 761 36 24 126 4 n/a n/a 0 951
1998 791 51 29 128 3 n/a n/a 0 1002
1999 808 75 31 131 3 n/a n/a 0 1048
2000 826 71 42 136 2 n/a n/a 0 1077
2001 907 79 60 163 5 n/a n/a 0 1214
2002 898 75 84 171 6 n/a n/a 0 1234
2003 898 75 84 171 6 n/a n/a 0 1234
2004 939 83 92 186 5 n/a n/a 0 1305
2005 949 95 107 211 8 n/a n/a 0 1370
2006 984 95 123 218 7 n/a n/a 0 1427
2007 951 87 123 224 7 n/a n/a 0 1392
2008 943 93 144 232 7 n/a n/a 0 1419
2009 729 54 164 143 3 n/a n/a 0 1093
2010 765 73 181 163 3 n/a n/a 0 1185
2011 693 49 186 212 2 1 46 0 1189
2012 669 61 201 214 2 1 40 0 1188
2013 677 55 234 229 3 0 39 0 1237
2014 661 67 266 241 2 1 37 0 1275
2015 633 57 324 250 2 1 47 0 1314
2016 611 63 386 253 3 1 51 0 1368
2017 605 69 453 249 6 2 62 0 1446
2018 592 79 355 200 3 1 47 0 1277
2019 570 64 398 211 3 1 49 0 1296
2020 561 62 466 226 0 1 54 0 1370
2021 507 62 510 216 1 1 55 0 1352
2022 488 43 448 206 2 0 61 0 1248
2023 465 35 515 220 7 0 54 0 1296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 777 0.2 3885.0 8.5
1995 926 58.4 15.9 13.4
1996 926 58.4 15.9 13.4
1997 951 62.5 15.2 9.7
1998 1002 50.4 19.9 5.4
1999 1048 58.6 17.9 12.4
2000 1077 73.6 14.6 9.9
2001 1214 77.3 15.7 8.8
2002 1234 78.6 15.7 11.8
2003 1234 78.6 15.7 11.8
2004 1305 79.5 16.4 12.5
2005 1370 83.6 16.4 11.4
2006 1427 87.2 16.4 12.8
2007 1392 88.5 15.7 12.9
2008 1419 94.3 15.0 12.2
2009 1093 70.1 15.6 10.4
2010 1185 73.0 16.2 12
2011 1189 76.6 15.5 9.8
2012 1188 75.6 15.6 9.3
2013 1237 79.2 15.6 9.7
2014 1275 76.2 16.7 9.7
2015 1314 82.0 16.0 8.8
2016 1368 87.0 15.7 11
2017 1446 96.8 14.9 10.5
2018 1277 81.6 15.6 10.6
2019 1296 82.6 15.6 10.3
2020 1370 88.0 15.5 12
2021 1352 88.5 15.2 9.2
2022 1248 89.0 14.0 9.1
2023 1296 82.0 15.7 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 777 0.2 3885.0 8.5
1995 926 58.4 15.9 13.4
1996 926 58.4 15.9 13.4
1997 951 62.5 15.2 9.7
1998 1002 50.4 19.9 5.4
1999 1048 58.6 17.9 12.4
2000 1077 73.6 14.6 9.9
2001 1214 77.3 15.7 8.8
2002 1234 78.6 15.7 11.8
2003 1234 78.6 15.7 11.8
2004 1305 79.5 16.4 12.5
2005 1370 83.6 16.4 11.4
2006 1427 87.2 16.4 12.8
2007 1392 88.5 15.7 12.9
2008 1419 94.3 15.0 12.2
2009 1093 70.1 15.6 10.4
2010 1185 73.0 16.2 12
2011 1189 76.6 15.5 9.8
2012 1188 75.6 15.6 9.3
2013 1237 79.2 15.6 9.7
2014 1275 76.2 16.7 9.7
2015 1314 82.0 16.0 8.8
2016 1368 87.0 15.7 11
2017 1446 96.8 14.9 10.5
2018 1277 81.6 15.6 10.6
2019 1296 82.6 15.6 10.3
2020 1370 88.0 15.5 12
2021 1352 88.5 15.2 9.2
2022 1248 89.0 14.0 9.1
2023 1296 82.0 15.7 10

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Valley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $457 (6.0%) $7,168 (94.0%) $7,625
2020 $432 (5.5%) $7,392 (94.5%) $7,824
2021 $338 (4.2%) $7,628 (95.8%) $7,966

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 82nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 56th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Cedar Valley Middle)6580
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5368
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Valley Middle)7673
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Cedar Valley Middle)6985
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6470
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Valley Middle)6249
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5132
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Cedar Valley Middle)8087
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7171
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Valley Middle)8589
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7772
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Cedar Valley Middle)7687
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6969
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cedar Valley Middle)8081
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cedar Valley Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6661
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12961296
African American6435
 45.3%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian398515
 29.4%
Hispanic211220
 4.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White570465
 18.4%
Two or More Races4954
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.3%10%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Valley Middle

Students who attend Cedar Valley Middle usually go on to attend Round Rock High School

Students at Cedar Valley Middle are 40% Asian, 36% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Yes! Cedar Valley Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,296 students attended Cedar Valley Middle.


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