Ed Neuhaus 
Barrington Scored 56. Wooldridge Scored 59. When Both Schools Are F Rated, What Are Buyers Actually Choosing Between?
Wooldridge Elementary scored a 59 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Barrington Elementary scored a 56. Both are F rated campuses in Austin ISD, both serve north Austin, and the difference between them is just 3 points. At this level, the comparison is not about which school is performing well. Neither is. The comparison is about the neighborhoods, the prices, and what else buyers should know before committing to either zone.
Wooldridge has a median home price around $450,000. Barrington comes in at $359,500. The $90,500 difference is meaningful for budget conscious buyers, and it reflects different neighborhood character even though the school performance is essentially identical. I have worked both zones, and the honest truth is that buyers here are making location and price decisions, not school decisions.
Barrington vs Wooldridge: Quick Comparison
| Barrington Elementary | Wooldridge Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | F (56/100) | F (59/100) |
| Enrollment | 405 students | 462 students |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Median Home Price | $359,500 | $450,000 |
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.
| Performance Metric | Barrington Elementary | Wooldridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | F (56/100) | F (59/100) |
| Student Achievement | F (52/100) | F (42/100) |
| School Progress | F (54/100) | F (57/100) |
| Academic Growth | F (54/100) | F (57/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | F (54/100) | F (43/100) |
| Enrollment | 405 students (EE – 05) | 462 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 94.8% | 93.7% |
| English Learners | 77.0% | 79.0% |
| TEA Distinctions | Not eligible (F-rated) | Not eligible (F-rated) |
Both schools scored an F in every domain. Neither is eligible for TEA distinctions. The interesting detail is that Barrington actually outscored Wooldridge in Student Achievement (52 vs 42) and Closing the Gaps (54 vs 43), while Wooldridge edged out Barrington in School Progress and Academic Growth (both 57 vs 54). The overall rating calculation gave Wooldridge the slightly higher score despite weaker numbers in two key domains.
Both campuses serve nearly identical student populations: roughly 94% economically disadvantaged and 78% English Learners. The academic challenges are similar, and the results reflect that.
For the full breakdown, visit the Barrington Elementary page or the Wooldridge Elementary page.
Wooldridge Elementary: Slightly Higher Overall, Lower on Achievement
Wooldridge sits in the north Austin corridor near the Rundberg area. The $450,000 median reflects slightly better positioned neighborhoods with more proximity to the North Loop commercial district. But the 42 in Student Achievement is one of the lowest scores in the entire district. The campus is not getting students to grade level proficiency, and that should be a factor in any buyer’s decision.
Barrington Elementary: More Affordable, Slightly Better Achievement
Barrington at $359,500 offers the lower entry point and actually outscores Wooldridge in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps. The Georgian Acres neighborhood gives buyers generous lots and solid homes at prices that are increasingly rare in Austin ISD. If you are going to buy in an F rated zone regardless, the argument for Barrington’s value proposition is real.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones are in the North Lamar and Rundberg corridor of north Austin. Wooldridge is slightly further south. Barrington stretches further north into Georgian Acres. The $90K price gap reflects different neighborhood positioning but essentially identical school outcomes.
Browse all homes zoned to Barrington or homes zoned to Wooldridge.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Wooldridge if:
- Slightly higher School Progress and Academic Growth scores (57 vs 54) matter
- You want to be closer to the North Loop corridor
You might lean toward Barrington if:
- You want the most affordable option in north Austin ISD
- Georgian Acres lot sizes and neighborhood character appeal to you
- The slightly higher Student Achievement score (52 vs 42) matters
At 3 points apart, both F rated, this comes down to price and neighborhood preference. If school performance is your priority, look at other zones.
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