Nine Round Rock ISD schools were ranked among the top schools in Central Texas by the 2020 CHILDREN AT RISK Annual School Rankings.
Cactus Ranch, Canyon Creek, Laurel Mountain, Sommer, England and Spicewood elementary schools earned the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and seventh place on the top 10 list for elementary schools, respectively. In the middle school category, Canyon Vista and Walsh middle schools earned first and second place, respectively. Westwood High School ranked eighth in the high school category.
Collectively, Round Rock ISD elementary and middle schools were the highest rated in the area.
The rankings are based on achievement, performance and growth indicators and college readiness data. The organization compiled data based on STAAR Reading and Math tests, graduation rates, college entrance exam participation, and scores, and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme participation and scores. Student growth and how campuses support economically disadvantaged students are also taken into consideration, according to the organization.
To be considered for a top five placement, each campus earned a minimum of A+ rating that school year.
CHILDREN AT RISK is a nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy, according to the organization.
