Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Rockwall ISD

Herman E Utley Middle School

1201 Tl Townsend Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 · (972) 771-5281

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 7 points from 2025Up from a B (84) in 2025.
968students
18.7students per teacher
94.9%attendance
2ndof 4 Rockwall ISD middle schools
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BARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Herman E Utley Middle School has earned an A in 4 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 90

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Herman E Utley Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Rockwall ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level57%
Rockwall ISD middle schools: 62.7%
Masters grade level30%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

968students in 2024–25Up 9% from 886 the year before
18.7students per teacher52 full-time teachers
25average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,776average teacher base pay
31.7%from low-income familiesRockwall ISD middle schools: 26.9%
9.5%English learners
8%in gifted & talented
13.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 49%Hispanic 25.5%African American 17.5%Two or More Races 4.4%Asian 3.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Rockwall ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Herman E Utley Middle School.

AnnouncedSH 205 rebuild through RockwallDate TBD · 1.1 mi away OpenIKEA RockwallOpened May 2026 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BUrsula Rakow Middle SchoolRockwall ISD · 85 · 3.0 mi PHeritage Christian Academy RockwallPrivate · PK–12 · 0.4 mi PHeritage Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 0.5 mi PMarigold Learning AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Herman E Utley Middle School

What is Herman E Utley Middle School’s TEA rating?

Herman E Utley Middle School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (84) in 2025.

What grades does Herman E Utley Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Rockwall ISD, at 1201 Tl Townsend Dr in Rockwall.

How many students go to Herman E Utley Middle School?

968 students in 2024–25, up 9% from 886 the year before. There are about 19 students for every teacher.

How does Herman E Utley Middle School compare with other Rockwall ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 4 Rockwall ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 75% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Herman E Utley Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Rockwall ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.