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Walking Distance Apart, Two Letter Grades Apart
Maplewood Elementary earned an A on the 2025 TEA rating. Campbell Elementary earned a D. These two Austin ISD elementary schools sit in adjacent central Austin neighborhoods, close enough that some buyers look at homes zoned to both without realizing the academic gap between them.
Central Austin real estate is complicated. The school zones overlap with some of the most desirable urban neighborhoods in the city, and buyers are often making decisions based on walkability, culture, and proximity to downtown rather than school data alone. But for residents who do prioritize academics, this comparison is worth understanding clearly. Lets look at the numbers.
Campbell vs Maplewood: Quick Comparison
| Campbell Elementary | Maplewood Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TEA Rating | D | A |
| Enrollment | ~180 students | ~400 students |
| Grades | PK – 05 | PK – 05 |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Feeds Into | Kealing MS → McCallum HS or Eastside ECHS | Kealing MS → McCallum HS |
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 (Texas Tribune Schools Explorer).
| Performance Metric | Campbell Elementary | Maplewood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | D | A |
| Student Achievement | D | A |
| School Progress | D | A |
| Closing the Gaps | C | B |
| Enrollment | ~180 students (PK – 05) | ~400 students (PK – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | ~71% (US News) | Lower-income share is meaningfully smaller (sources vary 19-30%) |
Maplewood scores higher than Campbell across every TEA domain. Campbell’s lower scores track with a student body where roughly 71% are economically disadvantaged, a population that consistently faces larger headwinds on standardized assessments statewide.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Campbell Elementary page or the Maplewood Elementary page.
Maplewood Elementary: Central Austin’s A Rated Campus
Maplewood is one of those central Austin campuses that flies under the radar compared to Casis or Bryker Woods, but the 2025 A rating puts it in the same academic tier. The school serves roughly 400 students and feeds into Kealing Middle School, then on to McCallum High School (AISD 2024-25 Feeder Pattern).
The Maplewood zone covers the area around 45th Street and Airport Boulevard, where you will find a mix of mid century homes, renovated bungalows, and some newer infill construction. The neighborhood has a distinctly Austin character, walkable and eclectic, with coffee shops, restaurants, and parks woven into the residential streets.
Campbell Elementary: A Smaller Central Campus
Campbell is one of the smallest elementaries in Austin ISD with roughly 180 students. The school sits near the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Manor Road in east central Austin. Campbell feeds into Kealing Middle School, then on to McCallum High School or Eastside Early College High School depending on the home address (AISD 2024-25 Feeder Pattern).
The east central Austin location puts you in one of the most culturally vibrant parts of the city. The neighborhood is rapidly changing, with new restaurants, breweries, and housing filling in what was once a quieter part of town.
The Neighborhoods
Maplewood draws from neighborhoods along 45th Street and Duval, areas with tree lined streets, established homes, and the kind of walkable urban fabric that defines central Austin’s appeal.
Campbell’s zone covers east central Austin near Manor Road, where the mix of original homes and new construction creates a dynamic housing market. Buyers here tend to be drawn by the proximity to downtown and the East Side’s food and cultural scene, with school scores as a secondary consideration.
Browse all homes zoned to Campbell or homes zoned to Maplewood.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Maplewood if:
- An A rated elementary in central Austin is your target
- A clear Kealing to McCallum feeder path matters
- You value the established 45th Street corridor neighborhood character
You might lean toward Campbell if:
- You want a smaller campus in central Austin and are open to a lower TEA-rated elementary
- A tiny student body (roughly 180 students) appeals to you
- East Austin’s cultural scene and proximity to downtown are your primary draws
Maplewood is the clear academic winner here. Campbell’s appeal is its size, its location, and its place in a fast-changing part of the city. Central Austin has options for every priority level, and I can help you find the right balance.
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