Pearson Ranch Middle

Summary:

Pearson Ranch Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Round Rock, Texas, serving 956 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Round Rock Independent School District, which is ranked 216 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pearson Ranch Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 102 out of 2,361 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong in reading, with over 77% of students scoring proficient or better on the STAAR Reading assessment, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Pearson Ranch Middle also has a highly ranked Gifted and Talented program, ranking 77 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools, and its performance for English Language Learners is noteworthy, ranking 152 out of 1,720 Texas middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Canyon Vista Middle in the Leander Independent School District, Pearson Ranch Middle stands out as a top performer, outpacing its peers in several academic areas. The school's success can be attributed to its rigorous academic program, effective teaching practices, and the support of the Round Rock Independent School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8901 Pearson Ranch Rd
       Round Rock, TX  78717


(512) 464-5000

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,445 Help


Students who attend Pearson Ranch Middle usually attend:

High:    McNeil High School

Feeder schools for Pearson Ranch Middle:

Elementary:    Elsa England Elementary
    Forest North Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  919

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
53.4%
White:
21.9%
Hispanic:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details Pearson Ranch Middle ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.65. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pearson Ranch Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (53.4%), White (21.9%), Hispanic (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearson Ranch Middle is 14.8. 6 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearson Ranch Middle is $8,445. 6 middle schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearson Ranch Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearson Ranch Middle 102nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Pearson Ranch Middle in the ranking list.)

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Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearson Ranch Middle

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Rank History for all students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.31 116th 2193 94.7%
2021 96.55 50th 2252 97.8%
2022 95.29 66th 2254 97.1%
2023 93.30 91st 2330 96.1%
2024 92.65 102nd 2361 95.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.68 65th 720 91.0%
2019 79.01 107th 753 85.8%
2021 82.84 74th 743 90.0%
2022 82.46 80th 813 90.2%
2023 77.42 123rd 817 84.9%
2024 76.86 128th 812 84.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.00 79th 1376 94.3%
2019 74.17 191st 1445 86.8%
2021 92.34 46th 1592 97.1%
2022 89.05 76th 1643 95.4%
2023 82.83 152nd 1720 91.2%
2024 85.44 140th 1760 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 182nd 1597 88.6%
2019 71.60 207th 1626 87.3%
2021 50.90 593rd 1712 65.4%
2022 85.05 88th 1757 95.0%
2023 74.76 210th 1815 88.4%
2024 85.01 94th 1881 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 1135th 2039 44.3%
2019 45.16 1107th 2073 46.6%
2021 39.46 1316th 2172 39.4%
2022 42.69 1243rd 2220 44.0%
2023 54.86 855th 2251 62.0%
2024 52.44 909th 2224 59.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.31 131st 2008 93.5%
2019 92.40 103rd 2047 95.0%
2021 95.86 48th 2151 97.8%
2022 93.66 77th 2221 96.5%
2023 90.69 112th 2241 95.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.50 142nd 1430 90.1%
2019 80.07 72nd 1446 95.0%
2021 81.44 127th 1501 91.5%
2022 82.85 30th 1488 98.0%
2023 79.74 77th 1481 94.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.84 424th 2008 78.9%
2019 67.88 362nd 2058 82.4%
2021 77.89 193rd 2118 90.9%
2022 79.69 214th 2182 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.55 113th 2030 94.4%
2019 90.98 128th 2069 93.8%
2021 96.02 55th 2168 97.5%
2022 95.41 61st 2228 97.3%
2023 94.51 73rd 2245 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.99 51st 587 91.3%
2019 80.43 72nd 594 87.9%
2021 84.10 51st 589 91.3%
2022 84.06 42nd 606 93.1%
2023 78.37 89th 616 85.6%
2024 78.77 77th 612 87.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.19 575th 1167 50.7%
2019 35.96 753rd 1193 36.9%
2021 17.95 1139th 1213 6.1%
2022 40.16 705th 1251 43.6%
2023 51.15 529th 1273 58.4%
2024 42.66 666th 1271 47.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.37 326th 1895 82.8%
2019 79.04 245th 1935 87.3%
2021 71.34 378th 2043 81.5%
2022 61.54 588th 2077 71.7%
2023 69.23 447th 2116 78.9%
2024 74.90 317th 2108 85.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pearson Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 414th 1673 75.3%
2019 74.59 328th 1684 80.5%
2021 77.18 262nd 1700 84.6%
2022 81.02 196th 1723 88.6%
2023 83.97 159th 1749 90.9%
2024 80.26 194th 1724 88.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pearson Ranch Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 226 44 260 111 1 0 26 0 668
2019 278 54 368 142 5 0 36 0 883
2020 289 55 416 169 6 0 45 0 980
2021 265 51 455 160 7 0 39 0 977
2022 256 43 430 144 6 1 40 0 920
2023 231 39 489 158 3 3 33 0 956
2024 201 31 491 158 1 2 35 0 919

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 Pearson Ranch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 668 52.0 12.8 15.7
2019 883 57.1 15.4 19.3
2020 980 65.6 14.9 19.2
2021 977 68.1 14.3 15
2022 920 69.1 13.2 14.1
2023 956 64.3 14.8 13.8
2024 919 61.9 14.8 15.7

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 Pearson Ranch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2018 668 52.0 12.8 15.7
2019 883 57.1 15.4 19.3
2020 980 65.6 14.9 19.2
2021 977 68.1 14.3 15
2022 920 69.1 13.2 14.1
2023 956 64.3 14.8 13.8
2024 919 61.9 14.8 15.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearson Ranch Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (5.8%) $7,363 (94.2%) $7,815
2020 $465 (5.7%) $7,709 (94.3%) $8,174
2021 $360 (4.3%) $8,085 (95.7%) $8,445

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearson Ranch Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 2330 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Pearson Ranch Middle)6581
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5368
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Ranch Middle)7766
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Pearson Ranch Middle)6782
 15%
   7th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6470
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Ranch Middle)4839
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))5132
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Pearson Ranch Middle)8382
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7171
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pearson Ranch Middle)8582
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7772
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Pearson Ranch Middle)7677
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6969
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pearson Ranch Middle)6667
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pearson Ranch Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6661
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students883956
 8.3%
African American5439
 27.8%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian368489
 32.9%
Hispanic142158
 11.3%
Pacific Islander03
White278231
 16.9%
Two or More Races3633
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.3%13.8%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearson Ranch Middle

Yes! Pearson Ranch Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 102nd of 2361 Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 919 students attended Pearson Ranch Middle.

Students at Pearson Ranch Middle are 53% Asian, 22% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Pearson Ranch Middle usually go on to attend McNeil High School


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