Summary:
Zip code 76567 in Rockdale, Texas, is served by two elementary schools within the Rockdale Independent School District (Isd), which together form a clear academic pipeline: Rockdale Elementary (Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade, 357 students) and Rockdale Intermediate (3rd through 5th grade, 344 students). Both schools serve a high-poverty population, with an average of roughly 66.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and the district itself holds a 1-star rating, ranking in the 23rd percentile statewide.
Comparing the two schools, Rockdale Elementary stands out for its higher investment in early education, spending $11,429 per student (compared to $10,727 at the Intermediate school) and maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 12:1. This suggests a focus on foundational learning for its younger, more economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Rockdale Intermediate provides the only recent standardized test data for the zip code, revealing a severe and consistent weakness in Mathematics, where proficiency rates across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades hover around 37%—well below state averages. The school’s state ranking has also declined steadily, from the 38th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 28th percentile in 2025-2026.
A key takeaway is the "Math Problem" at Rockdale Intermediate, which is systemic across all grade levels and represents a gap of 10-13 percentage points below the state. However, a glimmer of hope appeared in 5th Grade Reading during the 2024-2025 school year, where the school achieved a 60.2% proficiency rate, exceeding the state average. This success was not sustained the following year, highlighting a lack of consistency. The higher spending at Rockdale Elementary raises questions about whether that investment translates into better academic readiness, but without test scores for that school, the impact remains unclear. Overall, the district faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its high-needs student population.
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