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The Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) delivers an excellent educational opportunity for the 1,500 enrolled students. Mission Statement – Empower and challenge all students to achieve personal excellence for college and career success.
Campuses – 4
Avg SAT score – 1090
Avg ACT score – 24
RISD just passed a $35 million bond election in May 2023 to make needed improvements to all campuses.
2023 Niche Ratings
#154 of 1018 Best Texas Districts for Athletes in Texas
#268 of 1032 Most Diverse School Districts in Texas
Diversity
Sports
College Prep
B Teachers
B – Rockdale Intermediate
B Rockdale Elementary
Rockdale is about an hour from Texas A&M, UT-Austin, and Baylor. Other area universities include Southwestern University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas A&M Central Texas. Junior Colleges and technical schools include Temple College and TSTC in Waco.
| Rockdale | Texas | USA | |
| Overall | 75.2 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $200,200 | 297,600 | 338,100 |
| Housing | 47.9 | 83.5 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96.4 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Groceries | 90.3 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Transportation | 70.5 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 70.3 | 83.2 | 100 |
Unlike other states, Texas does not impose a corporate or personal income tax which can lead to significant tax savings for Texas residents.
The property tax revenue collected by local entities provide funding for public services such as schools, police and fire protection, libraries, and street maintenance.
| 2023 Property Tax Rates – per $100 assessed value | Exemptions Offered | |
| Rockdale ISD | $1.0691 | Freeport |
| City of Rockdale | $0.850 | Freeport, Goods in Transit |
| Milam County | $0.511 | Freeport, Goods in Transit |
| Milam County ESD | $0.089 | |
| Total | $2.519 | |
| Sales Tax Rates | |
| State of Texas | 6.25% |
| City of Rockdale | 1.0% |
| Milam County | 0.5% |
| Rockdale MDD | 0.5% |
| Total | 8.25% |
The State of Texas levies a franchise tax or privilege tax on most taxable business entities operating in Texas.
| 2022 and 2023 rates | |
| Item | Rate |
| No tax due threshold | $1,230,000 |
| Tax rate (retail or wholesale) | 0.375% |
| Tax rate (other than retail or wholesale | 0.75% |
| Compensation deduction limit | $400,000 |
| EZ computation total revenue threshold | $20 million |
| EZ computation rate | 0.331% |
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/
For more information on the franchise tax, which business entities are subject to the tax, and calculation of the tax, please visit https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-806.php5
Rockdale’s climate is characterized by hot, dry summers, and mild winters. Rockdale is located far enough south that it does not frequently experience major winter storms or severe weather like tornadoes. Rockdale is far enough inland that it does not feel the effects of tropical storms from the Gulf of Mexico.
The air in Rockdale is clean – Milam County is located in an air quality attainment area.
The hottest month of the year is August and coldest month is January
| High | Avg | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 95 | 84 | 74 |
| January | 60 | 49 | 41 |
Source: weatherspark.com