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Two A Rated Round Rock ISD Middle Schools Compared
Walsh Middle School and Pearson Ranch Middle School both earned an A overall on the 2025 TEA accountability ratings. Both sit within Round Rock ISD and both deliver the kind of academic results that make Williamson County one of the most attractive school markets in Texas (Texas Tribune Schools Explorer).
While both schools share the same overall A rating, the per-domain breakdown tells a more nuanced story. Walsh is stronger on Closing the Gaps, and Pearson Ranch is stronger on Student Achievement. For buyers choosing between the two attendance zones, the differences below matter more than the headline grade.
Pearson Ranch vs Walsh: Quick Comparison
| Pearson Ranch Middle | Walsh Middle School | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TEA Overall Rating | A | A |
| Enrollment | 1,030 students | 1,223 students |
| Grades | 06 – 08 | 06 – 08 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
Sources: Pearson Ranch (Texas Tribune), Walsh (Texas Tribune).
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
| Performance Metric | Pearson Ranch Middle | Walsh Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | A |
| Student Achievement | A | B |
| School Progress | B | B |
| Closing the Gaps | B | A |
| Enrollment | 1,030 students (06 – 08) | 1,223 students (06 – 08) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 16.3% | 10.4% |
The two schools share the same overall A rating but get there differently. Pearson Ranch earns its A on the strength of Student Achievement (A), while Walsh earns its A on the strength of Closing the Gaps (A). Both pull a B in School Progress.
For the full breakdown, visit the Pearson Ranch Middle page or the Walsh Middle School page.
Walsh Middle: Larger Enrollment, Stronger Closing the Gaps
Walsh is one of the larger middle schools in RRISD at 1,223 students and draws from established northwest Round Rock communities like Behrens Ranch, Clear Creek, and Sendero Springs. Walsh’s A rating on Closing the Gaps means it is delivering strong outcomes across student subgroups, which is the hardest TEA domain to score well on.
Pearson Ranch: Stronger Student Achievement, Smaller Enrollment
Pearson Ranch serves 1,030 students in the northwest Round Rock corridor. Its A on Student Achievement signals strong raw STAAR performance, while the B on Closing the Gaps suggests there is more variance across subgroups than at Walsh.
The Neighborhoods
Walsh draws from established Round Rock communities with mature landscaping and larger lots. Behrens Ranch and Sendero Springs are anchor neighborhoods with homes built in the 2000s and 2010s.
Pearson Ranch serves the northwest Round Rock corridor with a mix of established and newer neighborhoods along Sam Bass Road and University Boulevard.
Browse all homes zoned to Pearson Ranch or homes zoned to Walsh Middle.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Walsh if:
- Stronger Closing the Gaps performance matters to you
- A larger campus environment is a positive
- Established neighborhoods like Behrens Ranch and Sendero Springs appeal to you
You might lean toward Pearson Ranch if:
- Stronger Student Achievement scores are your priority
- A smaller middle school campus is a positive
- You prefer the mix of established and newer neighborhoods along the Sam Bass corridor
This is genuinely a toss up between two A rated campuses with different strengths. The right pick comes down to which TEA domain matters most to you and which neighborhood feels like home. I would not lose sleep over this decision, you win either way.
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