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Rockwall Independent School District

#18 in Best School Districts in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Rockwall, TX
  • 44 reviews
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  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A-
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Rockwall Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in Rockwall, TX. It has 15,462 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
Address
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
Telephone
(972) 771-0605
Website
rockwallisd.com

Rockwall Independent School District Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
87%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1180
694 responses
Average ACT
26
327 responses
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Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
15,462
Free or Reduced Lunch
24.6%
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$50,499
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.7%

Finances

Total Expenses
$149,511,000
Expenses Per Student
$9,469/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    61%
  • Support Services
    35%
  • Other
    4%

Rockwall Independent School District Reviews

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The overall curriculum expectations are so high here, but that's simply because we have some of the best teachers in the state here! Our students win national and state level competitions all the time, and our overall atmosphere exudes confidence.
The only real thing I have problems with are that the school is so competitive that some students that would be valedictorians at any other school become top 20% students here. We also have many, many students per class so you really have to compete for the attention of the teachers in some classes. The classes aren't tough to pass, but to keep track of more than 2 AP classes in one year is just exhausting and makes the experience stressful. This stress is assuaged slightly by the school events such as Jacket Feast (a day where food trucks from downtown DFW are available during lunch time) and Dodgeball/Volleyball tournaments though. Regardless of these cushiony extras, the school is high quality but difficult.
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Rockwall Independent School District (RISD) was some of the best schools in Texas, and their teachers outstanding! One of the only draw backs is from the lack luster IT department that hardly gets anything done. After taking part in multiple computer based classes, I can say that while the equipment is good, the programs, internet, and transition between terms are rather slow. However, the sports programs are incredible as well as the many different extra curricular clubs and activies.
Moving to RISD in the sixth grade was the best thing for me. I immediately felt welcomed and made tons of friends even though I was at one of the smallest elementary schools in the district, Reinhardt. The teachers, counselors, and students were so positive and exciting yet so focused on behavior and education. I moved into middle school the next year and began my secondary education Utley. From the start it was filled with loving faculty who pushed everyone around them to be the best students, athletes, teammates, and friends that they could. I made an amazing group of friends that I still cherish. Now I am a junior at RHS and I still have nothing but positive expirences in our school. RISD has established a program titled “Better Together” meaning that all of the students, faculty, and programs in our district and surrounding districts strengthen one another. I know there will be many more positive expirences in our district in my last year and a half as well because of BT.