Andrews vs Hart Elementary: Northeast Austin Schools and Feeder Paths

Hart Scored an A Two Years Ago. It Scored an F This Year. Andrews Has Been D or F Since 2019.

Hart Elementary earned an A rating with a 91 out of 100 in 2022. In 2025, that same campus scored a 57 and received an F. That is a 34 point collapse over three years, and it is one of the most dramatic declines in all of Austin ISD. Andrews Elementary, less than two miles away, scored a 64 (D) and has been rated D or F in four of its last five TEA cycles.

Both schools sit in northeast Austin. Both serve student populations that are over 92% economically disadvantaged. The median home prices are surprisingly different though, with Andrews around $437,500 and Hart around $429,900. That price premium in the Andrews zone is driven by neighborhoods like University Hills and Creekside rather than the school rating.

This is a comparison where the school data is tough but the neighborhoods and feeder patterns still have genuinely interesting stories to tell.

Andrews vs Hart: Quick Comparison

TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across multiple performance domains. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.

Andrews edges Hart in School Progress and Academic Growth (65 vs 55 in both), which are the domains that measure year over year improvement. Closing the Gaps is identical at 61 for both. Student Achievement is nearly the same with Hart actually scoring two points higher (53 vs 51). Neither campus earned TEA distinctions.

Hart’s trajectory is the more alarming of the two. Going from an A (91) in 2022 to an F (57) in 2025 is a steep decline. Andrews has been more consistently low, hovering in the D and F range since 2019, with a brief C (74) in 2022. For full campus details visit the Andrews school page or the Hart school page.

Andrews: University Hills and the Most Feeder Options in Austin ISD

University Hills is the defining neighborhood of the Andrews zone and one of northeast Austin’s most recognizable addresses. Mid century ranch homes, generous lots, mature oaks, and an investment momentum that has been building for years. Creekside adds greenbelt adjacent properties, and Coronado Hills brings a quiet, established character.

Andrews has one of the most varied feeder patterns in Austin ISD, with multiple middle school and high school options depending on address. The high school destinations include McCallum, Austin High, LBJ, and Northeast Early College. That breadth of options is unusual and can be either a positive or a complication depending on which campus you are targeting.

The median home price of $437,500 reflects the desirability of University Hills as a neighborhood, independent of the school rating.

Hart: Northeast Early College Feeder and a Campus in Transition

Hart’s zone includes Northcape, Heritage Hills, and parts of the St. Johns area. These are established northeast Austin neighborhoods with real character and a growing energy fueled by new construction activity (Torres Rosa Construction has been building in the zone).

The highlight of Hart’s feeder pattern is Northeast Early College High School, where students can earn college credit and potentially an associate degree before graduation. That is a tangible, measurable benefit that adds real value to a home purchase in this zone regardless of the elementary school rating.

With 577 students, Hart is one of the larger elementary campuses in the comparison, nearly twice the size of Andrews. The decline from A to F happened quickly, and whether the campus can stabilize or continue downward is an open question as of now. Median home prices sit around $429,900.

The Neighborhoods

Both zones sit in northeast Austin, close to Mueller, the Highway 183 employment corridor, and downtown Austin. The neighborhoods share a similar mid century character with mature trees and generous lots. University Hills in the Andrews zone has attracted more renovation and investment activity, which partly explains the higher median price despite the lower TEA rating (wait, Andrews is actually rated higher, so that tracks).

Browse all homes zoned to Andrews Elementary or homes zoned to Hart Elementary.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Andrews if:

• University Hills neighborhood character and investment momentum matter to you
• Multiple high school feeder options (including McCallum’s Fine Arts Academy) are appealing
• The slightly higher TEA score and more consistent (if low) trajectory feel more predictable

You might lean toward Hart if:

• The Northeast Early College High School feeder is a top priority
• You are drawn to the established northeast Austin neighborhoods that are seeing new construction energy
• You believe the campus can recover from its recent decline given its A rating just three years ago

I will be honest with you: neither campus is delivering strong TEA results right now. But northeast Austin at this price point with Austin ISD access and high school feeders that include early college pathways and McCallum’s Fine Arts Academy is a genuinely compelling proposition. The elementary years are temporary. The neighborhood and the high school destination are longer term investments.

Ready to Find Your Home?

Northeast Austin around $430K with Austin ISD. The school data is what it is, but the neighborhoods and high school pathways tell a different story. Lets walk through what makes sense for your situation.

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