Round Rock ISD students showcased their linguistic talents in the 2026 National Spanish Exam, earning national recognition for their Spanish language proficiency. This exam is a prestigious online assessment administered by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, designed to evaluate vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening comprehension for students in grades 6–12. 600 Spanish learners across the district competed, and seven Round Rock ISD schools had students place in the Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Honorable Mention categories.
This year, Round Rock ISD has grown to seven campuses participating in this year’s competition: Canyon Vista, Cedar Valley, C.D. Fulkes, Chisholm Trail, Pearson Ranch, Stony Point and Westwood. Across the district, students brought home an impressive range of medals, including honorable mention, bronze, silver, Gold and Perfect Score, showcasing their hard work and commitment to learning Spanish.
Marie-Christine Douglass, Round Rock ISD’s K–12 World Languages Coordinator, commended the students and teachers for their achievements.
“Our students’ success on the National Spanish Exam is a testament to their determination, discipline and enthusiasm for language learning,” Douglass said. “These accomplishments would not be possible without the dedication of our teachers, who continually encourage students to challenge themselves and strive for excellence.”
Students at or above the 75th percentile qualify for medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention) and may apply for competitive scholarships, including the Global Citizen Scholarship and the Junior Study Abroad Program.
- Platinum: highest score in level/division (National rank 1)
- Gold: 95th percentile and above
- Silver: 85th to 94th percentile
- Bronze: 75th to 84th percentile
- Honorable Mention: 50th to 74th percentile
Canyon Vista Middle School
37 total, with 2 Perfect Scores, 4 Gold, 7 Silver, 13 Bronze medals, and 13 Honorable Mentions.
C.D. Fulkes Middle School
6 total, with 1 Silver, 2 Bronze medals, and 3 Honorable Mentions.
Cedar Valley Middle School
173 total, with 6 Perfect Scores, 21 Gold, 32 Silver, 29 Bronze medals, and 91 Honorable Mentions.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
26 total, with 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze medals, and 19 Honorable Mentions.
Pearson Ranch Middle School
153 total, with 5 Perfect Scores, 33 Gold, 48 Silver, 38 Bronze medals, and 34 Honorable Mentions.
Stony Point High School
48 total, with 10 Gold, 12 Silver, 6 Bronze medals, and 20 Honorable Mentions.
Westwood High School
157 total, with 1 Perfect Score, 23 Gold, 52 Silver, 30 Bronze medals, and 51 Honorable Mentions.
¡Felicitaciones a todos!