Is Rockdale Intermediate a good school?

Rockdale Intermediate ranks 2898 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rockdale Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 453 students attended Rockdale Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Rockdale Intermediate?

Students at Rockdale Intermediate are 51% Hispanic, 38% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rockdale Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Rockdale Intermediate usually go on to attend: Middle : Rockdale J H High : Rockdale High School

Rockdale Intermediate

Summary:

Rockdale Intermediate is an elementary school in Rockdale, Texas, serving 419 students in grades 2-5. The school is part of the Rockdale Independent School District, which is ranked 648 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rockdale Intermediate has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.84%) compared to nearby schools like Lexington Elementary (23.29%) and Thrall Elementary (54.87%). The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state and district averages, with lower proficiency rates in reading, math, and science. Additionally, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students is particularly low, indicating a potential area for improvement.

Rockdale Intermediate faces several key challenges, including fluctuating performance, significant differences in achievement between student subgroups, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (75.66%). By addressing these issues and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools, such as Lexington Elementary, the school can work towards improving its overall academic standing and providing a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 2-5

1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567

(512) 430-6200

District: Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2898^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,727

Students who attend Rockdale Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:	Rockdale J H
High:	Rockdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.4%

White:

37.5%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rockdale Intermediate ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.4%), White (37.5%), African American (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockdale Intermediate is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Rockdale Intermediate employs 30.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockdale Intermediate is $10,727.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockdale Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockdale Intermediate 2898^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rockdale Intermediate in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Rockdale Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rockdale Independent School District (Isd) 648^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	40.83	2901^st	4095	29.2%
2012	45.17	2578^th	4206	38.7%
2013	42.60	2713^th	4221	35.7%
2014	33.69	3220^th	4260	24.4%
2015	38.81	2914^th	4320	32.5%
2016	53.05	2151^st	4286	49.8%
2017	44.46	2265^th	4329	47.7%
2018	37.44	2720^th	4359	37.6%
2019	40.76	2636^th	4479	41.1%
2021	61.96	1448^th	4578	68.4%
2022	50.41	2134^th	4581	53.4%
2023	29.61	3424^th	4647	26.3%
2024	38.50	2898^th	4675	38.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.31	973^rd	1099	11.5%
2024	21.56	978^th	1114	12.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.58	2993^rd	3226	7.2%
2019	22.43	2996^th	3333	10.1%
2021	41.18	1993^rd	3446	42.2%
2022	48.51	1737^th	3487	50.2%
2023	12.82	3433^rd	3556	3.5%
2024	51.34	1579^th	3638	56.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.22	3318^th	3558	6.7%
2019	43.19	1859^th	3684	49.5%
2021	37.66	2205^th	3799	42.0%
2022	30.42	2989^th	3952	24.4%
2023	33.06	2882^nd	4086	29.5%
2024	54.80	1582^nd	4261	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.54	3072^nd	4264	28.0%
2019	40.57	2740^th	4309	36.4%
2021	67.58	977^th	4451	78.0%
2022	57.19	1669^th	4477	62.7%
2023	32.22	3382^nd	4521	25.2%
2024	47.07	2393^rd	4560	47.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.10	3058^th	4306	29.0%
2019	37.14	2864^th	4348	34.1%
2021	54.11	1797^th	4499	60.1%
2022	45.10	2461^st	4561	46.0%
2023	28.11	3531^st	4588	23.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.21	2133^rd	3106	31.3%
2019	59.12	1568^th	3184	50.8%
2021	40.87	2058^th	3006	31.5%
2022	22.88	2648^th	2958	10.5%
2023	12.02	2844^th	2980	4.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.82	3798^th	4240	10.4%
2019	34.29	3104^th	4295	27.7%
2021	42.84	2355^th	4331	45.6%
2022	41.18	2741^st	4461	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.75	2332^nd	4319	46.0%
2019	45.58	2281^st	4357	47.6%
2021	67.44	1177^th	4498	73.8%
2022	55.83	1825^th	4563	60.0%
2023	32.91	3197^th	4585	30.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.01	1463^rd	2483	41.1%
2019	37.68	1651^st	2515	34.4%
2021	72.66	365^th	2444	85.1%
2022	48.08	1159^th	2421	52.1%
2023	69.28	513^th	2443	79.0%
2024	23.46	2094^th	2421	13.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.81	3005^th	4168	27.9%
2019	43.08	2433^rd	4188	41.9%
2021	64.66	1134^th	4329	73.8%
2022	59.65	1481^st	4376	66.2%
2023	30.56	3353^rd	4401	23.8%
2024	40.38	2728^th	4431	38.4%

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Rank History for White students at Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.50	2037^th	3127	34.9%
2019	35.24	2243^rd	3142	28.6%
2021	46.20	1648^th	3082	46.5%
2022	34.05	2261^st	3082	26.6%
2023	22.17	2675^th	3106	13.9%
2024	43.89	1864^th	3078	39.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	194	41	0	143	0	n/a	n/a	378
2011	181	32	0	135	0	0	9	357
2012	163	38	1	151	0	0	7	360
2013	134	39	0	172	1	0	7	353
2014	131	47	1	178	1	0	4	362
2015	125	41	2	176	1	0	4	349
2016	123	46	5	173	0	0	6	353
2017	121	40	4	165	2	0	10	342
2018	123	34	4	163	3	0	8	335
2019	136	24	6	158	2	0	8	334
2020	118	20	4	161	1	0	6	310
2021	109	25	2	178	0	0	12	326
2022	125	32	0	212	0	0	16	385
2023	147	35	2	213	0	0	22	419
2024	170	27	2	233	0	0	21	453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rockdale Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	378	27.5	13.7	66.4
2011	357	25.6	13.9	65.8
2012	360	24.7	14.5	66.4
2013	353	23.7	14.8	70
2014	362	24.8	14.5	71.3
2015	349	24.0	14.5	75.1
2016	353	24.0	14.7	68.3
2017	342	24.6	13.8	69
2018	335	23.0	14.5	69.9
2019	334	22.0	15.1	74.3
2020	310	21.9	14.1	77.7
2021	326	21.3	15.2	78.2
2022	385	27.4	14.0	80.3
2023	419	25.6	16.3	75.7
2024	453	30.8	14.6	73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rockdale Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	378	27.5	13.7	66.4
2011	357	25.6	13.9	65.8
2012	360	24.7	14.5	66.4
2013	353	23.7	14.8	70
2014	362	24.8	14.5	71.3
2015	349	24.0	14.5	75.1
2016	353	24.0	14.7	68.3
2017	342	24.6	13.8	69
2018	335	23.0	14.5	69.9
2019	334	22.0	15.1	74.3
2020	310	21.9	14.1	77.7
2021	326	21.3	15.2	78.2
2022	385	27.4	14.0	80.3
2023	419	25.6	16.3	75.7
2024	453	30.8	14.6	73.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockdale Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,557 (25.7%)	$7,389 (74.3%)	$9,946
2020	$2,313 (21.5%)	$8,467 (78.5%)	$10,780
2021	$2,225 (20.7%)	$8,502 (79.3%)	$10,727

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockdale Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2636^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3424^th of 4647 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rockdale Intermediate)	38	44	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	38	44	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Intermediate)	31	23	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	31	23	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Rockdale Intermediate)	37	27	10%
4th Grade Reading (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	37	27	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Intermediate)	42	24	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	42	24	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Rockdale Intermediate)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Reading (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	56	55	1%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Intermediate)	60	44	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	60	44	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Rockdale Intermediate)	38	15	23%
5th Grade Science (Rockdale Independent School District (Isd))	38	15	23%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	419	25.4%
African American	24	35	45.8%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	158	213	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	147	8.1%
Two or More Races	8	22	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.3%	75.7%	1.4%

Schools Near Rockdale Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rockdale Intermediate	Public	2-5	1338 W Us Hwy 79	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 430-6200	453	31	14.6	73.3%	170 (37.5%)	27 (6.0%)	233 (51.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	38.5	2898^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.0%		29.6	3424^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.3%	526	37.4	43.3	52.8	27.4	39.4	45.6	17.6	$10,727	$2,225	$8,502
Rockdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	625 W Belton Ave	Rockdale	76567	Milam County	Rockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 430-6030	272	19	14.0	73.9%	87 (32.0%)	21 (7.7%)	142 (52.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.0%)								(n/a)								$11,429	$2,301	$9,128
Thorndale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Main St	Thorndale	76577	Milam County	Thorndale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 898-2912	253	21	12.0	54.5%	159 (62.8%)	1 (0.4%)	87 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	47.3	2325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.3%		48	2297^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.6%	28	40.5	46.5	52.0	33.3	40.5	54.0	22.0	$10,449	$1,622	$8,826
Milano Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N 5th St	Milano	76556	Milam County	Milano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 455-2062	186	15	12.4	50.0%	131 (70.4%)	4 (2.2%)	45 (24.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	71.9	1051^st of 4675 public elementary schools	77.5%		88.4	438^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.6%	613	64.3	60.0	73.3	35.7	55.0	90.0	20.0	$12,181	$1,972	$10,209
Thrall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	201 S Bounds St	Thrall	76578	Williamson County	Thrall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 898-5293	326	22	15.1	48.2%	190 (58.3%)	5 (1.5%)	124 (38.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	91.7	307^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.4%		77.7	856^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.6%	549	68.3	79.5		60.0	70.5			$10,426	$711	$9,715
Lexington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	222 Fifth St	Lexington	78947	Lee County	Lexington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 773-2525	488	35	14.0	46.5%	334 (68.4%)	20 (4.1%)	113 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	59.5	1616^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.4%		59.3	1634^th of 4647 public elementary schools	64.8%	18	44.3	53.4	53.1	35.7	55.6	57.3	30.5	$9,430	$1,093	$8,336
Ben Milam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 E 21st St	Cameron	76520	Milam County	Cameron Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 697-3641	395	26	15.0	79.7%	118 (29.9%)	53 (13.4%)	209 (52.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)								(n/a)								$9,717	$1,706	$8,011
Cameron Elementary	Public	3-5	404 E 22nd St	Cameron	76520	Milam County	Cameron Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 697-2381	307	21	14.7	74.3%	86 (28.0%)	49 (16.0%)	160 (52.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	40	2806^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.0%		31.1	3325^th of 4647 public elementary schools	28.4%	519	50.0	44.7	39.2	26.6	42.1	47.4	15.5	$8,948	$1,785	$7,163

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