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Two C Rated Round Rock ISD Elementaries, Three Points Apart
Caldwell Heights Elementary scored a 78 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Double File Trail Elementary scored a 75. Both are C rated campuses in Round Rock ISD, both serve the northeast corridor of the district, and the difference between them is just three points overall. But when you dig into the domain scores, the story gets more nuanced.
Both campuses earned a C across all three TEA accountability domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps (Caldwell Heights 2025 TEA report, Double File Trail 2025 TEA report). The three point overall gap is real but narrow, and the median prices land close too: $349,000 at Caldwell Heights versus $374,950 at Double File Trail. The trade off ends up being more about price point and neighborhood feel than scorecard.
I have been working this part of Round Rock for years. These are both solid, affordable neighborhoods in a strong school district. But the nuances are worth understanding. Lets get into it.
Caldwell Heights vs Double File Trail: Quick Comparison
| Caldwell Heights Elementary | Double File Trail Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | C (78/100) | C (75/100) |
| Enrollment | 626 students | 559 students |
| Grades | EE – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $349,000 | $374,950 |
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 | Caldwell Heights Elementary | Double File Trail Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C (78/100) | C (75/100) |
| Student Achievement | C (72/100) | C (71/100) |
| School Progress | C (79/100) | C (75/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (77/100) | C (74/100) |
| Enrollment | 626 students (EE – 05) | 559 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 60.1% | 42.6% |
Source: 2025 TEA campus accountability reports (Caldwell Heights, Double File Trail). TEA evaluates campuses on three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress (which weights Academic Growth and Relative Performance internally), and Closing the Gaps.
Both campuses landed in C territory across every official TEA domain. Caldwell Heights edges Double File Trail by three points overall (78 vs 75) and by three points in Closing the Gaps (77 vs 74). The biggest single domain gap is in School Progress (79 vs 75), four points. There is no F here, and no domain where the two schools are dramatically apart.
One demographic note worth pointing out: Caldwell Heights serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students than Double File Trail (60.1% vs 42.6%, per the 2025 TEA campus reports). Caldwell Heights still posts the higher overall score and the higher Closing the Gaps score, which is notable given that Closing the Gaps specifically measures performance across student subgroups.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Caldwell Heights Elementary school page or the Double File Trail Elementary school page.
Caldwell Heights Elementary: Balanced Scores, Affordable Neighborhoods
Caldwell Heights serves the northern reaches of Round Rock ISD, pulling from neighborhoods along the I-35 corridor near Hutto. The campus has 626 students and is posting balanced C scores across all domains. That consistency is actually a positive indicator. When a school is not wildly strong in one area and weak in another, it suggests a campus that is working methodically across its entire program rather than excelling in one spot while neglecting others.
The $349,000 median home price makes this one of the most affordable zones in Round Rock ISD. For buyers trying to get into the district without stretching their budget, Caldwell Heights delivers a functional school at a price point that is hard to beat.
Double File Trail Elementary: Newer Subdivisions, Tighter School Progress Margin
Double File Trail earned Cs across all three TEA domains in 2025, with the narrowest margin in School Progress (75 of 100). The overall score of 75 sits three points behind Caldwell Heights, which is real but not a wide gap. Enrollment is 559 students serving grades EE-05.
The neighborhoods around Double File Trail offer slightly newer homes than the Caldwell Heights zone, and the $374,950 median reflects that. The area has good access to the 45 Toll and I-35, putting employment centers in both Austin and Round Rock within easy reach.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones serve the northeast side of Round Rock ISD. Caldwell Heights draws from the more affordable, older neighborhoods closer to Hutto. Double File Trail draws from slightly newer subdivisions along the 45 Toll corridor. The $26K median price difference is real but modest, and the TEA performance gap between the campuses is similarly modest (three points overall).
Browse all homes zoned to Caldwell Heights Elementary or homes zoned to Double File Trail Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Caldwell Heights if:
- Balanced TEA performance across all domains matters to you
- You want the lowest entry point in northeast Round Rock ISD
- You want a slightly higher Closing the Gaps score (77 vs 74)
You might lean toward Double File Trail if:
- You prefer newer housing stock and subdivisions
- The 45 Toll corridor is more convenient for your commute
- The three point overall score gap does not move you
For a three point overall difference, this is a close call. Caldwell Heights edges Double File Trail in every TEA domain by a few points while serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and the median is $26K lower. On value, Caldwell Heights gets my nod. On newer housing stock and 45 Toll proximity, Double File Trail makes the case.
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