Ed Neuhaus 
Both Schools Are Struggling. The Neighborhoods Are Booming. That Is North Austin.
Andrews Elementary scored a D with 64 on the 2025 TEA rating. Wooten Elementary scored an F with 49. Both are Austin ISD elementaries in north Austin, and both sit in neighborhoods that have seen tremendous commercial development and housing appreciation over the past decade. The median home price near Andrews is $600,000 and near Wooten it is $610,000. Those are not cheap neighborhoods, and the school scores do not match the price tags.
Andrews feeds into Bailey Middle School, which is a solid campus, and eventually into Anderson High School. Wooten feeds into Burnet or Lamar Middle School (Lamar is A rated), then McCallum High School. So the feeder paths improve significantly after elementary school in both zones. That K through 12 trajectory matters more than the elementary score alone.
Andrews vs Wooten: Quick Comparison
| Andrews Elementary | Wooten Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | D (64/100) | F (49/100) |
| Enrollment | 308 students | 272 students |
| Grades | PK – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Median Home Price | $600,000 | $610,000 |
| Feeds Into | Bailey / O. Henry / Dobie / Lamar MS | Burnet / Lamar MS → McCallum HS |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
| Performance Metric | Andrews Elementary | Wooten Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | D (64/100) | F (49/100) |
| Student Achievement | D (62/100) | F (50/100) |
| School Progress | D (66/100) | F (52/100) |
| Academic Growth | D (66/100) | F (50/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | D (61/100) | F (43/100) |
| Enrollment | 308 students (PK – 05) | 272 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 82.1% | 91.2% |
| English Learners | 52.6% | 71.7% |
| TEA Distinctions | 6 of 7 earned | Not eligible (F-rated) |
Andrews outscores Wooten by 15 points overall, and the distinction results tell an important story. Andrews earned 6 of 7 TEA distinctions at a D rating, which means the school is hitting subject level benchmarks that most D rated schools miss entirely. That is remarkable given the 82.1% economically disadvantaged and 52.6% English learner population. Wooten, at an F, is not eligible for distinctions and its 43 in Closing the Gaps is particularly concerning.
For the full breakdown, visit the Andrews Elementary page or the Wooten Elementary page.
Andrews: D Rated With 6 of 7 Distinctions
Andrews is a small campus (308 students) near the Anderson Lane corridor. The 6 of 7 distinctions at a D rating is one of those data points that makes you question whether the letter grade tells the full story. The school feeds into multiple strong middle school options including Bailey, O. Henry, Dobie, and Lamar Middle School (A rated). The feeder path gets significantly stronger after 5th grade.
Wooten: The Domain Corridor Challenge
Wooten sits near the Domain in north Austin, and its 272 students include 71.7% English learners, one of the highest rates in Austin ISD. The F rating reflects the enormous linguistic and economic challenges the campus faces. But the feeder path through Lamar Middle School (A rated) to McCallum High School offers a strong academic trajectory after elementary.
The Neighborhoods
Andrews draws from neighborhoods near Anderson Lane and Burnet Road, where mid century ranch homes sit alongside newer construction. The area benefits from strong commercial development and easy access to central Austin.
Wooten’s zone covers the Rundberg Lane corridor near the Domain. The neighborhood has been one of north Austin’s most rapidly changing areas, with significant investment in housing and retail transforming what was once an overlooked part of the city.
Browse all homes zoned to Andrews or homes zoned to Wooten.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Andrews if:
- The 6 of 7 distinctions tell you the school has real academic strengths despite the D
- Access to Lamar Middle School (A rated) in the feeder path is important
- The Anderson Lane corridor location works for your commute
You might lean toward Wooten if:
- Proximity to the Domain and north Burnet Road is your primary draw
- You are focused on the Lamar Middle to McCallum HS pipeline rather than the elementary score
- You see long term appreciation potential in the Rundberg corridor
Neither school is going to win awards right now. But both neighborhoods are in parts of Austin with serious long term value, and both feeder paths include Lamar Middle School at an A rating. For buyers who think in terms of the full K through 12 arc rather than one campus in isolation, the picture is more encouraging than the elementary scores suggest.
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