Round Rock Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Round Rock Isd

Round Rock ISD serves a large and rapidly expanding suburban district in Williamson County, spanning communities from Cedar Park and Austin's northern edges through Round Rock proper and into newer development areas. The enrollment is substantial, with students across all grade levels from pre-K through high school distributed across dozens of schools, from elementary through career pathways and alternative placements.

The district's academic profile shows uneven results across grade levels and subjects. In elementary grades, reading performance is fairly solid, with strong proficiency in the early grades that holds through fifth grade. Math performance in grades five and six is comparably strong. However, seventh-grade math proficiency drops sharply, and eighth-grade results recover significantly, suggesting potential transition challenges in middle school. Science proficiency in eighth grade is in the solid range, and social studies performance is moderate. The district's test data comes primarily from English-language assessments; results from the Spanish track are sparse and very low, likely reflecting the small number of students in that pathway. Overall, the district sits above the midpoint among Williamson County districts on a proficiency index, positioning it as performing better than many of its neighbors but not among the highest tier.

The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. Asian students make up a substantial share, white and Hispanic students each represent notable populations, and Black students are present though a smaller proportion. Income data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, limiting clarity on socioeconomic composition. Special education and English learner enrollment counts were also not reported.

Housing in the district's footprint is moderately priced for the region. Home values across the district's zip codes range considerably, with some areas substantially more expensive than others, particularly in Austin neighborhoods to the south. Rental costs are moderate as well, and affordability metrics suggest mortgage payments on a median home would consume a meaningful share of household income. The housing market has experienced a recent modest year-over-year decline, consistent with broader regional trends. This is a corridor where new families moving to the suburbs can find options less costly than central Austin, though still within the premium range for Texas.

The district has faced operational pressures. It approved a balanced budget for the current fiscal year after projecting a significant deficit, and has reduced the property tax rate in recent cycles, a move homeowners may welcome but that also reflects financial constraints. In November, voters approved three of four bond propositions aimed at repairing aging mechanical and structural systems, upgrading technology, and expanding career and technical education facilities. A separate proposition for a new stadium and multi-use facility failed. These improvements will roll out over time and shape the physical condition and program offerings families encounter.

Curriculum decisions have been notable. The district adopted the state's Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum for elementary and middle grades, replacing prior programs. However, it declined to adopt the reading and language arts component of Bluebonnet, which includes Bible- and Christianity-based content, citing concerns. This decision reflected community input and may matter to families with specific curriculum preferences.

Transportation eligibility has been in flux. After proposing to reduce bus service by reclassifying certain routes as non-hazardous in 2026-27, the district paused those changes in spring 2026 under parent pressure and committed that all currently eligible students will retain service. This remains an ongoing logistical consideration for families without personal drop-off capacity.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is running slightly below the midpoint among county districts, indicating a moderate attendance challenge. The district spends per pupil in the lower-middle range among its county peers.

Round Rock ISD offers a comprehensive grade span and serves a diverse, growing suburban population. Its academic performance is respectable but shows variance by grade and subject. Families considering the district should weigh its test outcomes against their own expectations, note its moderate housing costs relative to the region, and track how the recent bond-funded improvements and curriculum shifts evolve.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

46,197

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 31%

Black 8%

White 33%

Asian 22%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

36%

76%

Gr 4

18%

30%

Gr 5

18%

82%

Gr 6

35%

81%

Gr 7

36%

77%

Gr 8

38%

79%

Math

Gr 3

28%

72%

Gr 4

30%

61%

Gr 5

35%

75%

Gr 6

24%

72%

Gr 7

14%

31%

Gr 8

39%

82%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

31%

74%

Social studies

Gr 8

20%

62%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

Schools in this District

65 schools are officially reported under this district.

CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE

ROUND ROCK OPPORT CTR DAEP

NEW MIDDLE #9 AT GULF WAY

JAMES GARLAND WALSH MIDDLE

PFC ROBERT P HERNANDEZ MIDDLE

NEW 6TH H S - PEARSON RANCH

RRISD EARLY COLLEGE H S

S T E P - C O R E

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

72%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

66%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

68%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

63%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

51%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$468,800

Year-over-year change-5.5%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$340K to $718K

vs. state typical1.55x

vs. national typical1.27x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78665	Round Rock	$405K	-6.9%	20.2%
78681	Round Rock	$491K	-4.7%	18.3%
78664	Round Rock	$345K	-6.4%	14.3%
78717	Austin	$575K	-4.9%	11.4%
78729	Austin	$437K	-5.6%	10.1%
78728	Austin	$410K	-5.8%	6.6%
78750	Austin	$608K	-4.0%	6.0%
78759	Austin	$665K	-4.2%	5.2%
78727	Austin	$459K	-4.8%	3.0%
78613	Cedar Park	$470K	-5.8%	2.5%
78726	Austin	$718K	-4.4%	1.6%
78626	Georgetown	$356K	-5.3%	0.7%
78660	Pflugerville	$379K	-5.9%	0.1%
78628	Georgetown	$481K	-6.4%	0.0%
78634	Hutto	$340K	-6.5%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,537/mo

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 15 ZIP codes$1,303 to $1,894/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (15 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78665	Round Rock	$1,528	-3.2%	20.2%
78681	Round Rock	$1,784	-1.5%	18.3%
78664	Round Rock	$1,589	-0.5%	14.3%
78717	Austin	$1,548	-1.6%	11.4%
78729	Austin	$1,352	-5.2%	10.1%
78728	Austin	$1,303	-6.4%	6.6%
78750	Austin	$1,479	+0.6%	6.0%
78759	Austin	$1,363	-5.0%	5.2%
78727	Austin	$1,441	-1.9%	3.0%
78613	Cedar Park	$1,531	-4.5%	2.5%
78726	Austin	$1,363	-3.4%	1.6%
78626	Georgetown	$1,560	-1.9%	0.7%
78660	Pflugerville	$1,652	-2.5%	0.1%
78628	Georgetown	$1,894	-0.9%	0.0%
78634	Hutto	$1,720	-3.8%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,366/mo

Home price / national median income5.6x

Annual rent / national median income22.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$828/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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