HERMAN E UTLEY MIDDLE

www.rockwallisd.com/Domain/12

923 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Herman E. Utley Middle School, located in Rockwall, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Rockwall Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which help encourage personal growth and social development during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic focus, Utley Middle School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community involvement, reflecting the values of the broader Rockwall ISD. The school utilizes a collaborative approach between teachers, staff, and parents to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources and technology to succeed in a modern learning environment. By promoting a culture of character and achievement, the school aims to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

923

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERMAN E UTLEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	495
Hispanic	208
Black	123
Asian	34
Two or More	53
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
495 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
208 (22.5 %)
Black
123 (13.3 %)
Two or More
53 (5.7 %)
Asian
34 (3.7 %)
American Indian
8 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROCKWALL ISD
Phone:	(972)771-5281
Website:	http://www.rockwallisd.com/Domain/12
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	923
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 449

Grade 8 474