Ed Neuhaus 
Caraway Just Earned an A. Bluebonnet Dropped to a D. They Are in the Same Round Rock ISD Corridor.
Caraway Elementary scored a 91 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating, a strong A. Bluebonnet Elementary, about three miles east in the same Round Rock ISD, scored a 64 and earned a D. That is a 27 point gap between two schools in the same district serving the same general part of the metro. And the median home prices are in the same neighborhood too: $504,000 for Caraway versus $342,000 for Bluebonnet.
The $162K price difference is substantial, and it mirrors the TEA gap almost perfectly. Buyers who can stretch to $504K get an A rated campus. Buyers at $342K get a D. Round Rock ISD has that kind of range within its boundaries, and this pairing illustrates it clearly.
Bluebonnet vs Caraway: Quick Comparison
| Bluebonnet Elementary | Caraway Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | D (64/100) | A (91/100) |
| Enrollment | 413 students | 461 students |
| Grades | EE – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $342,000 | $504,000 |
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 | Bluebonnet Elementary | Caraway Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | D (64/100) | A (91/100) |
| Student Achievement | F (51/100) | A (92/100) |
| School Progress | D (65/100) | A (92/100) |
| Academic Growth | D (65/100) | A (92/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | F (51/100) | C (75/100) |
| Enrollment | 413 students (EE – 05) | 461 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 70.9% | 12.6% |
| English Learners | 58.8% | 10.8% |
| TEA Distinctions | 0 of 7 earned | 1 of 7 earned |
Caraway posted A scores in Student Achievement, School Progress, and Academic Growth, all at 92. That consistency is what separates good schools from great ones. Bluebonnet has F scores in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps, with Ds in the growth domains. Caraway earned 1 TEA distinction. Bluebonnet earned none.
For the full breakdown, visit the Bluebonnet Elementary page or the Caraway Elementary page.
Caraway Elementary: Quiet Excellence
Caraway does not get a lot of headlines, but the numbers speak clearly. An A at 91 with triple 92s in the achievement and growth domains is outstanding. The campus serves 461 students with a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (12.6%) and English Learners (10.8%). The neighborhoods in the Caraway zone are well established, with mature homes and the kind of community feel that keeps residents around for decades.
Bluebonnet Elementary: Budget Friendly, Academically Challenged
Bluebonnet at $342K median is one of Round Rock ISD’s most affordable zones. The campus is dealing with real challenges, serving 70.9% economically disadvantaged students and 58.8% English Learners. The F scores in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps tell a story of a school that needs more support than it is currently getting. For budget focused buyers, the zone has value. For school focused buyers, it does not.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones serve the central Round Rock ISD corridor. Caraway draws from slightly more established, higher value neighborhoods. Bluebonnet draws from more affordable areas east of I-35. The $162K median gap reflects genuinely different housing stock and neighborhood character.
Browse all homes zoned to Bluebonnet or homes zoned to Caraway.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Caraway if:
- TEA performance is a priority and you want an A rated campus
- Your budget can reach the $504K range in Round Rock ISD
- Consistent A scores across all growth domains matter
You might lean toward Bluebonnet if:
- Budget is the driving factor and you need to stay under $350K
- You are buying for investment in Round Rock ISD
- You plan to supplement with tutoring or enrichment
Caraway is the better school by every measure. The question is whether the $162K price premium fits your budget.
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