Round Rock ISD students showcased their linguistic talents in the 2025 National Spanish Exam (NSE), earning national recognition for their Spanish language proficiency. The NSE is a prestigious online assessment administered by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), designed to evaluate vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening comprehension for students in grades 6–12.
Four Round Rock ISD campuses participated in this year’s competition: Pearson Ranch Middle School, Cedar Valley Middle School, Chisholm Trail Middle School, Stony Point High School, and Westwood High School. Across the district, students brought home an impressive range of medals—from gold to honorable mention—showcasing their hard work and commitment to learning Spanish.
Marie-Christine Douglass, Round Rock ISD’s K–12 World Languages Coordinator, commended the students and teachers for their achievements.
“Our Spanish learners are going above and beyond,” said Douglass. “This exam not only gives students a chance to measure their growth but also builds real-world confidence and opens doors for future scholarship opportunities. The results are a true testament to the dedication of our language teachers and the enthusiasm of our students.”
Campus Highlights
Pearson Ranch Middle School
Pearson Ranch MS led the district with 158 total recognitions, with 35 Gold, 51 Silver, 39 Bronze medals, and 33 Honorable Mentions.
Westwood High School
Westwood’s Spanish students earned medals across all levels, with top performers recognized at the national level. Notable highlights include multiple gold medalists at levels 2–4, as well as strong performances from students with outside experience, such as our bilingual students.
Stony Point High School
Stony Point celebrated numerous award-winning students who demonstrated excellence in reading, listening, and grammar on the NSE, reflecting strong growth across all tested skill areas.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Chisholm Trail MS students earned national medals for their classroom efforts, with several students recognized for achieving top percentile scores and high comprehension marks.
Cedar Valley Middle School
Cedar Valley MS students also joined the ranks of RRISD award winners, with medalists across proficiency levels. The results reflect the school’s focus on immersive, standards-based language learning.
Students who place at or above the 75th percentile at the national level have qualified for medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention) and have become eligible to apply for competitive scholarships such as the Global Citizen Scholarship and Junior Study Abroad Program.
¡Felicitaciones a todos!
