The top reported proficiency rate is 95% in English language arts. The lowest is 92% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Robert H Rockenbaugh El
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary is a small public school in Southlake serving prekindergarten through fourth grade. The school enrolls students across all early grade levels, with a slightly larger cohort at the fourth-grade level and a small pre-K program.
The student body is predominantly white, with substantial representation of Asian families and smaller populations of Hispanic and multiracial students. Black students comprise a very small share of enrollment. The school serves a relatively affluent area; free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, but community context shows Southlake has a median household income well above state and national medians, with home values substantially above national benchmarks.
Rockenbaugh's test results place it firmly in the upper range of academic performance. In the most recent state assessments, third graders showed particularly strong results across both English language arts and mathematics, with the vast majority of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standards in both subjects. Fourth graders' performance was also solid, though slightly lower in proficiency, with a meaningful share of students reaching the highest achievement level in ELA. Across both grades and subjects, the school's proficiency numbers sit in the top quartile relative to other districts in Tarrant County. Students across the school show strength at the "meets" and "masters" achievement levels, though the share reaching "master" level was somewhat higher in ELA than math.
The school sits within Carroll Independent School District, which serves Southlake and surrounding communities in northeast Tarrant County. The district has been through a period of enrollment decline and is consolidating its middle school structure by closing one intermediate campus in 2027. At the same time, the district has cut its total property tax rate substantially since 2021, and voters approved an additional three cents for maintenance and operations in November 2025, intended to support staff compensation and programs. The district experienced considerable public conflict in prior years around diversity and equity initiatives, which were formally rejected in a 2021 lawsuit settlement; families should be aware this shaped the district's cultural direction and the district faced multiple federal civil rights investigations during that period.
Southlake itself is an affluent suburb built largely in the decades following DFW Airport's opening. The city is predominantly residential, with civic and commercial life centered in Southlake Town Square, a mixed-use downtown built on a walkable, pedestrian-scaled grid. Outside Town Square, the community is car-dependent. Recent residential development includes new condominiums within Town Square and several approved single-family subdivisions. The area draws on regional employment centers and appeals primarily to families with above-average incomes and educational attainment.
Enrollment data by special populations such as students with disabilities or English learners was not available. The school's website or a direct inquiry to the district would be the best source for understanding support services and staffing in those areas.
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