James Garland Walsh Middle
Round Rock, TX · Round Rock ISD · Grades 6-8
68th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
James Garland Walsh Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Garland Walsh Middle 68th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 96% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 96th in 2025.
James Garland Walsh Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,176 students tested
James Garland Walsh Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,178 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.8% | 41.6% | ▼ 21.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 29.7% | ▲ 22.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.2% | 21.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 4.1% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near James Garland Walsh Middle
Typical home value $491K in zip 78681 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
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Middle schools near James Garland Walsh Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Pearson Ranch MiddleRound Rock ISD · 2.8 mi away72nd of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 77% - 9Chisholm Trail MiddleRound Rock ISD · 2.9 mi away335th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 65% - 10Cedar Valley MiddleRound Rock ISD · 3 mi away40th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 9Artie L Henry MiddleLeander ISD · 3.4 mi away260th of 1,701
ELA 73% · Math 59% - 1C D Fulkes MiddleRound Rock ISD · 3.5 mi away1,536th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 25% - 10Florence W Stiles MiddleLeander ISD · 3.8 mi away23rd of 1,701
ELA 86% · Math 88% - 5Pfc Robert P Hernandez MiddleRound Rock ISD · 4 mi away960th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 8Hopewell MiddleRound Rock ISD · 4.6 mi away361st of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Garland Walsh Middle in?
James Garland Walsh Middle is part of the Round Rock ISD district in Round Rock, Texas.
Is James Garland Walsh Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Garland Walsh Middle 68th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Garland Walsh Middle?
White 42%, Asian 30%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 4% (1,178 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Garland Walsh Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78681 is $491K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.