ROUND ROCK ISD

Round Rock ISD serves 46,846 students across 65 schools in Williamson County, Texas. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.7% from the prior year, suggesting a period of stability after potential growth. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and 3,206.6 teachers, the district maintains staffing levels comparable to state norms.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 95.4% exceeds the Texas average of 92.3%, while the dropout rate remains minimal at 0.4%. However, proficiency rates in core subjects are below expectations: 62.0% in mathematics and 68.0% in reading. Chronic absenteeism affects 16.9% of students, a factor that may influence academic outcomes.

The student population is notably diverse, with 32.5% Hispanic, 31.3% White, 22.3% Asian, and 7.9% Black students. About 27.1% qualify as economically disadvantaged, 19.5% are English learners, and 14.5% receive special education services. These demographics indicate a need for varied instructional support systems.

Financially, Round Rock ISD operates with a $581.5 million budget but spends $9,869 per pupil, substantially below the state average of $12,908. The district relies heavily on local funding sources (82.6%), with limited support from state (11.3%) and federal (6.1%) sources. This funding structure may constrain resource availability compared to districts with higher per-pupil spending or greater state support.