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Wallace Middle School in Kyle, TX
1500 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX, 78640
Wallace Middle School is a additions to existing building project at 1500 W. Center Street, Kyle, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $20.2M across about 25,155 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $20.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 25,155 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $804/sqft
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- 1y 2mo
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426 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Wallace Middle School
Hays Consolidated Independent School District is expanding Wallace Middle School in Kyle with a $20,221,871 addition project. The work will add 25,155 square feet to the existing structure at 1500 W. Center Street. This expansion is scheduled to finish in August 2027, following a construction start date of June 2026. The project involves public funds and is registered with TDLR.
The scope of work includes a new classroom wing and extensions to existing classroom wings. The district will also construct a new weightroom, renovate the art room, and improve interior conditions. Site improvements include a new drop-off canopy. The design firm of record is O'Connell Robertson, and the registered accessibility specialist is Larry W Stewart.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost of $20,221,871 places this project above the median for similar additions in Hays County. The calculated cost per square foot is $804, which is significantly above the county median of $152 for this type of work. The scheduled build window is 426 days, longer than the county median of 214 days for comparable additions to existing buildings. These figures reflect the complexity of adding substantial square footage to an operational school.
O'Connell Robertson has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $44,984,222. Their portfolio includes the Frost Financial Center in Harlingen and Lasa HS in Austin. Hays Consolidated Independent School District has six other registered projects totaling $136,335,301. These include Kyle Elementary School at $47,400,000 and Hemphill Elementary School at $16,700,000. The district is actively modernizing its school infrastructure across the county.
Local Context
Kyle is located in Hays County, with a population of about 71,460 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78640. The median household income in this area is $88,533. The housing market is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $291,100. The Hays County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This stable economic environment supports large-scale public construction projects like the Wallace Middle School expansion.
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Wallace Middle School is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 1500 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640 in Kyle, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $20.2M covering 25,155 sq ft. Hays Consolidated Independent School District is the property owner and O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 26, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Wallace Middle School addition scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027. Work is set to begin in June 2026, with plan review completed in February 2025.
Who is the design firm for this project?
O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record. Larry W Stewart is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
What is the estimated cost of the addition?
The estimated cost is $20,221,871. This includes a new classroom wing, weightroom, art room renovation, and site improvements.
Is the school open during construction?
The TDLR record details construction status and scheduling but does not specify school operational hours or access restrictions during the build phase.
What is Wallace Middle School?
Wallace Middle School is a additions to existing building project at 1500 W. Center Street in Kyle, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Existing school building with renovated art room and interior conditions. New additions will include: a new classroom wing and extensions to existing classroom wings, new weightroom, and site improvements and new drop-off canopy.
Is Wallace Middle School open in Kyle?
Wallace Middle School is still under construction in Kyle, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Wallace Middle School located?
Wallace Middle School is located at 1500 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX, 78640, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of Wallace Middle School?
Hays Consolidated Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for Wallace Middle School, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Wallace Middle School?
O'Connell Robertson is the design firm of record for Wallace Middle School, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Wallace Middle School cost and how big is it?
Wallace Middle School has an estimated construction value of $20.2M and approximately 25,155 square feet (about $804/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Existing school building with renovated art room and interior conditions. New additions will include: a new classroom wing and extensions to existing classroom wings, new weightroom, and site improvements and new drop-off canopy.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1500 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX, 78640
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