Cactus Ranch El vs James Garland Walsh Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Ranch El
Round Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
James Garland Walsh Middle
Round Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
| Measure | Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, Texas | James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #21 of 4,686 | #25 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #556 of 50,301 | #520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 89% |
| city | Round Rock | Round Rock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cactus Ranch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.1 vs 87.4).
- •Cactus Ranch El does better on math proficiency (92% vs 89%).
- •Cactus Ranch El does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Cactus Ranch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 13.3%).
- •Cactus Ranch El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 693.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cactus Ranch El better than James Garland Walsh Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cactus Ranch El ranks higher (91.1 vs 87.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cactus Ranch El and James Garland Walsh Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Round Rock and Round Rock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Ranch El: 693. James Garland Walsh Middle: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Ranch El and James Garland Walsh Middle rank in Texas?
Cactus Ranch El is 21st of 4,686 and James Garland Walsh Middle is 25th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).