Summary:
This analysis examines 12 schools in zip code 75087, serving the communities of Rockwall and Fate, Texas, and primarily operated by the highly-ranked Rockwall Independent School District (ISD), with one school in the Royse City Independent School District (ISD).
The standout academic performer is Nebbie Williams Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top percentile of Texas elementary schools and achieves exceptional test scores, such as 97.87% proficiency in 5th-grade reading. Among middle schools, J W Williams Middle leads with the highest state percentile ranking and strong Algebra I EOC proficiency (88.67%). At the high school level, Rockwall High School holds a 5-star rating, a 98.9% graduation rate, and a 0.0% dropout rate. Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary shows a strong upward trajectory with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (8.46%) in the zip code. Rockwall Quest Academy, an alternative high school, has a 100% graduation rate but very low STAAR scores, reflecting its specialized mission. Bobby Summers Middle in Royse City ISD excels in Algebra I, with 95% proficiency, far exceeding district averages.
Key metrics show an average free/reduced lunch rate of 25.9%, ranging from 8.46% at Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary to 52.39% at Howard Dobbs Elementary, where math scores lag behind district averages. The average student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1, and per-student spending averages $10,421, with Rockwall Quest Academy spending the most ($22,509) but achieving the lowest test scores. A notable data anomaly shows several elementary schools reporting 100% proficiency in 8th-grade math, likely a data error. Overall, the area offers strong academic foundations, particularly in reading and science, with high graduation rates and low dropout rates, though socioeconomic factors and specific subject weaknesses present areas for targeted improvement.
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