Rockwall Independent School District

Rockwall Independent School District is a public school district based in Rockwall, Texas (USA).

Rockwall Independent School District
Location
Rockwall ISD Administration Building
Rockwall
USA
District information
TypePublic
MottoRelationships. Innovation. Excellence
GradesPre-K through 12
Established1880s[1]
SuperintendentDr. John "JJ" Villareal[2]
Budget$100,000,000 (2018-19)[3]
Students and staff
Students16,536[4]
Staff2,268[5]
Athletic conferenceUIL 10-6A[6]
Other information
WebsiteRockwall ISD

In addition to Rockwall, the district serves the cities of Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, Mobile City, most of Fate, and small portions of Rowlett, Wylie, Garland, and Dallas in Rockwall County.[7] The district also extends into a very small portion of northern Kaufman County, including sections of Heath and Travis Ranch.[8] A very small section extends to Collin County.[9]

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[10]

Core Values for Rockwall ISD include: Relationships, Innovation, and Excellence.[11]

History

Rockwall ISD was established in 1841. In 2012 the district had 14,427 students, and in 2013 it had a budget of $100 million and over 1,500 employees.[12] By 2018 the district has grown to 16,270 students, 2,268 employees and still operated on a budget of $100 million.[13]

Schools

High schools

Middle schools
  • Grades 7-8
    • Maurine Cain Middle
    • J.W. Williams Middle
    • Herman E. Utley Middle

Elementary schools
  • Grades PK-6
    • Amanda Rochell Elementary
    • Amy Parks-Heath Elementary
    • Billie Stevenson Elementary (2013)
    • Celia Hays Elementary (2007)
    • Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary (1988)
    • Dorothy Smith Pullen Elementary (1998)
    • Dorris A. Jones Elementary
    • Grace Hartman Elementary
    • Howard Dobbs Elementary
    • Linda Lyon Elementary
    • Lupe Garcia Elementary
    • Nebbie Williams Elementary
    • Ouida Springer Elementary
    • Sharon Shannon Elementary (2007)
    • Sherry and Paul Hamm Elementary (2020)
    • Virginia Reinhardt Elementary (1985)

New Schools Under Construction

Because Rockwall is one of the fastest-growing communities in the US, Rockwall is planning for constructions of more schools.

  • In February 2006, Rockwall Independent School District decided to build two more elementary schools at a cost of $31,366,862.
  • In addition, land acquisition in the amount of $4,830,996 for 5 new elementary sites and 1 new middle school site has begun.

Rockwall ISD District Construction

References
  1. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  3. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  4. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  5. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  6. http://www.uiltexas.org/files/alignments/6A_BB-FBRvsd3-1.pdf
  7. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rockwall County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-30. - Text list
  8. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Kaufman County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-30. - Text list
  9. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Collin County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-06-30. - Text list
  10. "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  11. "Rockwall Independent School District". Rockwall Independent School District. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  12. Shamburger, Meredith. "Rockwall ISD adds new elementary in Fate as population grows." The Dallas Morning News. August 23, 2013. Retrieved on June 18, 2016.
  13. "Rockwall Independent School District Facts". Rockwall Independent School District. Rockwall ISD. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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