James Garland Walsh Middle vs Old Town El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Garland Walsh Middle
Round Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students
Old Town El
Round Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, Texas | Old Town El Round Rock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,684 | #585 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #520 of 15,369 | #10021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,208 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 59% |
| city | Round Rock | Round Rock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Garland Walsh Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 71.9).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle does better on math proficiency (89% vs 59%).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 36.6%).
- •Old Town El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.3).
- •James Garland Walsh Middle is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 587.
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 James Garland Walsh Middle better than Old Town El?
On the Success Index (US), James Garland Walsh Middle ranks higher (87.4 vs 71.9 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 James Garland Walsh Middle and Old Town El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Round Rock and Round Rock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Garland Walsh Middle: 1,208. Old Town El: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Garland Walsh Middle and Old Town El rank in Texas?
James Garland Walsh Middle is 25th of 1,684 and Old Town El is 585th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).