James Garland Walsh Middle vs Patsy Sommer El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 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
Patsy Sommer El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students
| Measure | James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, Texas | Patsy Sommer El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,684 | #24 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #520 of 15,369 | #608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,208 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Round Rock | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patsy Sommer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 87.4).
- •Patsy Sommer El does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Patsy Sommer El does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Patsy Sommer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 13.3%).
- •Patsy Sommer 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 817.
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 Patsy Sommer El?
On the Success Index (US), Patsy Sommer El ranks higher (90.9 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 James Garland Walsh Middle and Patsy Sommer El?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Round Rock and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Garland Walsh Middle: 1,208. Patsy Sommer El: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Garland Walsh Middle and Patsy Sommer El rank in Texas?
James Garland Walsh Middle is 25th of 1,684 and Patsy Sommer El is 24th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).